Speed Fast picking

[tenmilliondollarsnow]

Okay is it just me or is there actual smoke coming off the guitar. Honest! If you look really close you can see smoke or steam ...I will be putting my guitar for sale after watching this.

This guy is so good he's on fire! Thank you for a great vid.

[metalweenis]

I've been playing almost 10 years, I'm pretty good, but I still feel like a little kid when I watch this vid.

[LOLOLOLOLOLSZZ]

i noticed your guitar was scalloped, i was thinking about doing that to one of my guitars, but wanted some advice before i did it, is it good for speed? it looks really weird with the bends too

[kar98ksniper]

@LOLOLOLOLOLSZZ better control for bendings and vibrato,hard to play fast 

[jonrivera]

You are amazing. I wish I can play like you can.

[jacobwang604]

I'm pretty sure you can compare with any great heavy metal guitarist in the world!

Respect!!!

[jacobwang604]

you're Really Great:)

Are You Use Alterate or Economy Picking?

[kar98ksniper]

@jacobwang604 mostly alternate.ty

[GuitarBoyEvan]

what are those kind of frets called

[tcanassa]

Just found a new Idol and Master together with Y. J. Malmsteen, Michael Romeo, Alex Masi and Joe Stump!

Keep On Rockin' Maestro!

[satchbooggy]

id love to walk into a guitar center and do that shit. and watch all the jaws hit the floor

[fredroth]

Excellent ! Technique, sounding, feeling everything is perfect ! Where is it possible to find a tab of the licks beetwin 0.51 and 1.10 ?

[ChaosHero17]

This is amazing, dude. \m/  Rock on.

[markoati]

nr.1

[jonrg77]

andy james metal core shred 1 backing track!

[bokkekop]

Dude you may be old but you shred with the best of 'em.

[MrEllinaras]

Άξίζει τα λεφτά της η κιθάρα του malmsteen?Πόσο περίπου μπορώ να την αγοράσω με καλά παζάρια?

Για το παίξιμο σου δεν θα το συζητησω καν.Είσαι κορυφή και όταν λέω κορυφή το ενννοώ.

[liver9711]

Not so fast. I'am 14 years old and i can play (pick) faster than you!

[Conficker97]

@liver9711 But can you compose a good song like him? or all you can do is copy what other people can play fast?

[skolnick14]

@liver9711 yeah but does every single note come out clean and clear and can you stay on tempo and be in time, and play accurately and precise? because without everything I just said playing fast is useless and shouldn't be done unless you have CONTROL!

[108377]

@liver9711 dumbass

[MetalMan2525]

hi again. dude from just watching u play u make me understand more about music theory, technique, and improv. i thank u so much for how u play music

[apostolosguitar]

Man you are amazing!!!!!!!!!! Thanks or you upload!!!!

[evdekisesbambam]

WHO THE FUCK DISLIKED THIS

[denisgiann]

@evdekisesbambam There are always jealous people or backward blues ''purists'' mate.

[LAYUCHEBI]

this shit is best i have seen on youtube shredding with taste not random fast meaning less shit like many shredders do. from start to finish it was pure greatness.

[totobish2009]

amazing.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!

[sanjinator17]

i just realized what your name is, I respect you ever more

[DeviantKarot]

0:56 God, the guitar is smoking !

[zimonslot]

do you use any type of noise reduction by the way??

[zimonslot]

More metalbands should use strats. Even deathmetalbands.

[blfrd]

You should really be proud of all the hard work you've put in. Man.. has it paid off.

[Filthyffs]

Could you link the backing track?

Keep jammin' bro!

[MrAndreashermann]

sometimes you make a bnice sound that i dont know how to make can you tell me

[surana87s]

why don't u enter....guitar idol competitions?? i'm sure u'll win it and u'll be famous :D

[kar98ksniper]

@surana87s i m too old my friend.Thanx for ur kind comment

[apophis135]

@kar98ksniper You're never too old man...this is too incredible to not be given recognition.

[imboardnotstupid]

@kar98ksniper In the guitar playing industry your never too old.

[nomis101uk]

@kar98ksniper Age is not a criteria in that comp. No one will care about your age. And hey, you've not nothing to lose from trying and everything to gain right?

[Gabrielpossa]

@kar98ksniper You're never too old to show the world your talent and how gifted you are! Regards from Brazil.

[MrTheFuckShitStack]

@kar98ksniper your never too old to be famous ! =D

[TheMetalGuy852]

@kar98ksniper i don't know, you fucking rock \m/

[jeanseb36]

@kar98ksniper You're to OLD ??? fuck man look michael angelo batio its like 60.And if you are 60 man ... you'll be even more famous !!! cauze you fucking kick ass.

[CoreThrasherGLB]

@kar98ksniper Too old my ass, you could be 105 years old and if you play like this you're my idol lol.

[TheGJuleS]

@kar98ksniper The "too old" excuse is bullshit man, no offense, but its not about age but about the music, Andy Mckee comes to mind, look him up, he's not a teenager by any stretch of the imagination.

[jonathanmoreno1000]

thank you for your music it makes me feel pumped!!!!!! .and i need it now.cuz war is hell!

[polutoeu]

Hi man! how to get your backintrack?

nice play! you rock!

[jeanseb36]

I had a talk with paul gilbert and I tell him that he was almost good like like this guy and was really happy to be compare to this god !

[tysonguitarguy]

WOW !

[GibsonGuitarsForLife]

0:56 seconds. when all shit breaks lose and his strings start to go on fire and produce smoke from sheer excessive speed.

[guitarkid5]

I have never heard anyone own the guitar as well as you do. It is perfect my friend! I can't believe it and your personality makes it that much more special.

[CedSig1234]

this guy and Andy James are amazing guitarist.

[MaxvergaxS]

@CedSig1234 And theodore ziras :3

[Sk8ingGuitarplayer]

@CedSig1234 dude i was just about to say this reminds me of andy james

[metalweenis]

Shit myself at 0:00-2:57.

[surana87s]

swear to God ....this dude is amazing......nobody has ever played like this dude so far....even malmsteen and rusty can't compose like this dude does.......

[guitarman1536]

guys htat say this isnt music and al that crap are simply just jealous. this rocked dude! i subbed!

[FamGuitarist]

nice impro, dude and as i always say, ur technique is fabulous.

but when u play the harmonic minor scale, do u play it in D harmonic?

[surana87s]

this dude is playing sooo fast that....strings are turning into dust...lol!!!

[DariusMuaas]

If you where famous you'd be known as the worlds best player...

[hullan666]

Are you using the plexi emulation in the pod here? What cab - V30s? Sold my YJM308 awhile ago... regret it now

[Ikirouta]

I like the intro riff

[wolfboy12321]

sounds like noise.

[kar98ksniper]

@wolfboy12321 i ll let the others bitchin you

[DariusMuaas]

@wolfboy12321

Jealous?

[blazereef]

@wolfboy12321 fix your ears

[IJIT11809]

@wolfboy12321 if you practice guitar and study music for a long time you will hear some incredible guitar playing here.

[kar98ksniper]

@IJIT11809 thanx m8.i really appreciate it

[skolnick14]

@wolfboy12321 your really stupid. just because its shred doesnt mean its noise! this is some tasteful, soulful, shredding! Your just one of those guys that insults shredders because you are jealous that you cant do it.

[skolnick14]

@wolfboy12321 your really stupid. just because its shred doesnt mean its noise! this is some tasteful, soulful, shredding! Your just one of those guys that insults shredders because you are jealous that you cant do it. go play smoke on the water(only thing u can play) and get off of this brilliant man's video.

[kar98ksniper]

@skolnick14 thank you bro.you are an amazing friend,god bless you

[narutomaniac100]

@wolfboy12321 Homo.. You don't know real music. This here is REAL music. The only real music you will find is here on kar98ksniper's channel. :)

[kar98ksniper]

@narutomaniac100 thanx for the assist brotha!!!!you are a great friend.god bless you

[molywaki]

man do a lesson on the lick from 0:36 to 0:41..please..

cant figure it out

[metalweenis]

@molywaki You and me both bro! :D

[GuitarManRivera]

Record with POD XT Pro ?

[MarshallATV]

Fucking wicked!!

[DJMC5ive]

o.o wow

[skolnick14]

the two people who disliked this is probably yngwie and some other jealous ignorant person...because anyone who knows anything about guitar has to appreciate this.

[skolnick14]

what picks are u using here? you have possibly the best alternate picking ive ever heard.

[kar98ksniper]

@skolnick14 thanx bro.well i use jim dunlop stubby 2.0 mm

[skolnick14]

@skolnick14 i used to have one of those my friend gave me one but now i lost it. it helped my speed and sweep picking alot. your a great player man i subscribed...been watching your videos all day. nice malmsteen strat by the way!

[danukenator123]

You should name these things.

[thedefog]

is your neck scalloped? I can't tell if it is or if it is just an optical illusion

[kar98ksniper]

@thedefog yes...its a scalloped neck.

[doel4484]

I Think youre a pro musician,

[molywaki]

that lic kat 0:36..

blew me away..

[innocent2komal]

All I can say that your vids are a great inspiration......I'm now going to practice my guitar ! God bless u

[molywaki]

hey that is an andy james track..

[beerdeddi]

Keep careful if you mean you can play guitar. I´t´s ever a better guitarist out there!

[MrYalicohen]

very nice man!

[Toksuki]

YOU'RE SO FUCKIN' AWESOME!!!!!!

[beerdeddi]

outstanding!

[thekaserxxx13]

I am your FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sk8ingGuitarplayer]

you remind me alot of andy james on how you play. you just dont tap as much. good video

[Halanor]

Face-melting

[Renadrawer]

Where Can i Find your Band?

(Outstanding Video btw)

[kar98ksniper]

@Renadrawer 3w dot myspace dot com slash casusbelliband

[Lavietto]

@kar98ksniper check my version of this amazing Metalcore backingtrack out and plz rate!! Your a new idol of mine man!keep on schreddin!! :) Matt  Lavietto is my user name here on youtube !!

[iSometimesWriteMusic]

Face melter at 0:00 to 2:57.

[emmallica]

dude! your fast picking fro 0:36 - 0:41 it's outstanding, i've got the speed in my left hahnd, but i just don't have the right picking technique, i'm trying to imitate yours but its difficult jaja, my picking hand is like very wide opened, so what can you recomend me?

[kar98ksniper]

@emmallica thanx bro for ur kind comments.well u should do small movements with ur wrist not the whole hand.pick every note ,nice and clear .and there u go.

good luck brotha!!!

[emmallica]

@kar98ksniper one more thing: do you rest your hand on the bridge or not, because , when i first started speed picking i started with laying it on the bridge, but my floyd rose was a little bit in the way and i started not resting it on the bridge, SO WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND. I suggest you you start a record, a band, and you will be big my friend, everytime i see this my jaw just drops.

[kar98ksniper]

@emmallica well,u should rest on ur ring finger like i do most of the time.also when i want my notes to be muted i rest my hand on the bridge.i prefer vintage tremolos instead of floyd.

also u can check my videos with some of my band s song from my latest release .Casus Belli is the name of my band.

take care bro

[ihatebobsaget1989]

@kar98ksniper yeah tuning a floyd rose is a pain in the ass.

[andrewslads]

hey dude where do you get the backin tracks from do you do them youself ???

[Neoworry]

Holy shit, you are probally treated as a king in greece right?

[kar98ksniper]

@Neoworry well....thank u bro....but greece doesnt appreciate our effort so much...i m well known although on the scene as a guitar instructor.

thank u so much

[thekingyugioh1]

wats sound ?

[recrda]

man, i just love this song, and youre playing!!!!!

could you please send me this backing track by e-mail, because i just love it!!!!!!

and again, you are awsome!!!

God bless you!!

[EmuStrat]

I HATE this style of music, but sat here video after video watching this stuff. Un Freaking Believable. I hope Satch, Yng M, Johno and others don't see this, cause they'll be too embarrassed to ever play in public again. I hope you get some studio time, cause this stuff recorded well would save me having to die to go to heaven. Un Freaking Believable!!!!

[hanksteelbranch]

Excellent marriage of technique, melody, and tone. Your ideas seem to flow like water. Outstanding.

[guitardan666]

you are a God from Mount Olympus!!!!!

[kar98ksniper]

@guitardan666 thanx man.u r a great player and great friend

[598075]

Iths only a best can play like that! well! you allready prowed you can play anything you like to, but I still love your feel the vibratos,blendingetc..... if you send me a E-mail, I would be more than happy to send you couple of tunes from my new solo album called Rock Fantasies!!!! Your fan forever!! Steve Balassi

[MarcosKtulu]

haha man here you dropped the kar and unleashed the focking fury of the MG42! You agitated an entire battalion.

[kar98ksniper]

@MarcosKtulu haha lol brother.thank u so much,god bless u

[chillichomper]

@kar98ksniper Nah thats mp44 action right there!

[kar98ksniper]

@chillichomper XD thanx bro much appreciated

[IbanezGuy408]

you are a god dude, this is fucking sick. I like te tone you have too. what did you use to record?

[kar98ksniper]

@IbanezGuy408 thanx bro,u r very kind.i use pod x3 pro rack by Line6 and DoD 308 YJM direct to my fireface 800 RME soundcard

[IbanezGuy408]

@kar98ksniper not the live or the foot pedal? sounds really good.

[autoradgr]

bravo re atomo!!!!!!

[kar98ksniper]

@autoradgr pou se re man.efuges san fantomas .ante na ta poume ama kateveis apo to nisi.filia polla

[ihatebobsaget1989]

incredible. the best shredder on youtube.

[RoathRipper]

can we expect some neoclassical shreddage on the new album?

[Yogster]

Your really good man, impressive...

[LightningStrat]

That's what I'm talking about! Yes, yes, yes!

So awesome. You rock.  Thanks for the inspiration!

[Azoresification]

You have to get out a CD. I will buy it. 5 stars. amazing stuff.

[kar98ksniper]

thanx man.i really appreciate it.September 15 is the date that me and my band enters the studio for the next album.Finally ,after 5 years of hard work,the next album will be more mature than the previous.thank u and god bless u

[FOXC810]

Insane playin. just started learnin sweep and you are an inspiration.

[kar98ksniper]

thanx m8.i m honored

[makisgioulis]

Pirame fwtia atomoooo!Super!

[kar98ksniper]

thanx makouli.ante na bre8oume tin kuriaki oloi mazi na doume to studio.filia polla se sena kai tin gunaika sou tin Maria

[thegrimreaper7]

Excellent as always my friend, I wonder..what is your gear? I want my guitar to sound like that xD!

Cheers bro!

[Kjutte1]

superb, as always. Can't believe how fast your picking is...........

[kar98ksniper]

thanx bro.alway appreciate ur opinion.respect

[xxxEnterSandmanXxX]

@mcolquitt

dude this guy has always responded to my comments on his page. no matter how little they mattered. this guy is a genuinley nice guy who has some serious skill. calling someone a clone of a particular guitarist at this guys level is an insult as i believe he puts his own spin on things but thats just me. either way check before you post that kinda stuff..

btw im not up to a youtube battle so just take what i said.

[mcolquitt]

@xxxEnterSandmanXxX I don't youtube

battle my friend. And if you don't think this is straight up Yngwie...then ok no worries. I have my opinion and I stated it. I will agree I was abit harsh...but damn man all we have is our own original voice as musicians...why not find ones own rather than ...never mind...I am done here. Take it easy and sorry Maestro...you do play well.

[xxxEnterSandmanXxX]

@mcolquitt

fair enough man have a good life:L:D

[streakerdude]

Always inspiring! How do you like playing with a scalloped fingerboard? Pros and cons?

[kar98ksniper]

i play near 15 years with scalloped neck and i m use to it.thank u

[Locknar77]

Flawless! Thank you for this and all your other inspiring videos.

[WickedSickMetal]

My comments don't seems to show up. I'm sure this one will to make me look like and ass...

AWESOME JOB!!!!

[MrXtamar999]

goodlike!!!!!!

[jeanseb36]

soo good  men fuck I think I have sit on my pan

[xxxEnterSandmanXxX]

super stuff man love the phrasing!

[andrewslads]

man love your style, how much time do u spend alternate picking a day ???

[kar98ksniper]

I HAVE AT LEAST 6 HOURS A DAY PRIVATE LESSONS,so ,i practice that with my students.thanx again

[coulsonsam87]

Awesome playing!

[Azoresification]

Killersound and playing. I had a YJM Strat. Liked the sound but not the guitar. Very good playability but the e string falling off the neck was "quite" irritating.

[jamanursula]

@Azoresification agreed...its taken me a while now to finally not be fallen off the neck e string

[Zagorulez]

I want your album too

[tomiclav]

f*kin' awsome!

[WickedSickMetal]

WOW! Thank the Lord for giving you some spare time. Absolutely amazing as usual!

[WeLiveInsideTheFire]

Keep 'em coming man! This kicks ass!

[vomitbrown]

You have a extremely good technique! unbelievable, Really good :D

[YARBLES1969]

what kind of strat is that? A Malmsteen? It has the open truss rod hole though. Custom built?

[brownbigb]

the bullet truss rod is only on since last years models. it is a malmsteen strat. there are 3 kinds. a regular, the custom shop, and the exact copy of his #1 for around 12000 bucks.

[slimerandtheslob]

So amazing! Your tone and playing is so killer!

[danukenator123]

such perfect tone in every video, gear tour...solo album....the lather :D

[chillichomper]

ALBUM! ALBUM! ALBUM! When R u making an album! Do it. 2010 is your year.

In the meantime can u cover some megadeth but put your spin on it when you solo or some scorpions. These fragments are killing me. Great performance!

[gonzalezmacias]

OMG!!!!! I Hate youuuuuuu my friend , Awesome Awesome and Awesome!!!!!!

[N00bOfDarkness]

Awesome as usual!

[davidrundmc]

you are facking awesome my friend!

[RoathRipper]

Lord of the Rings-style epicness!!!!! Backing track reminds me of something i think andy james played over.  what's it called?

[Zarag0d]

Good God mate!!! :O You are so hot on that thing that I see smoke coming off the guitar! I'm so glad I saw this in my sub log and decided to take a look!

[WhiteDeathPL]

Dude this was better than epic! Its definitely not from our planet! 5*

[georgeandreou]

pali na ta leme? mas eftiaxes thn mera pali ..........anypomonoume gia to epomeno...