Chuck Williams- Lead Guitar Solo #4

[gojirametallica]

greek Yngwie!

[mightyerle]

Awesome stuff, man. Wish you were playing up in the New England area so I could see you live. Whatever you do, don't stop playing.

[chuckfaststrat]

@mightyerle Thanks. I haven't played in a very long time, but if I get the itch again, I'll pick it up without hesitation

[mightyerle]

@chuckfaststrat Keep at it, Chuck - even if it's only once a week. I can tell you from painful experience that when you get older your fingers will be less and less enthusiastic about playing fast stuff. I played electric lead in bands back in the 70s and 80s, but lately I can't do half the stuff I used to. I'm 54, and learning about arthritis from the inside. Mostly I just play acoustic stuff these days, just can't pick fast any more. -- Erle

[chuckfaststrat]

@mightyerle Sorry to learn of the arthritis, Erle. But I am glad to know you are still playing music. I still have the speed & attack, but my timing is a bit off. It happens...and I was never one to practice much once I got past the age of 19. Anyway, best of success to you.

[benighted2]

Wow, great stuff. I'm new to your channel and read your description. Wondered. Since you take long breaks from playing, do you find yourself having to work to regain technique?

[chuckfaststrat]

@benighted2 Not really. It is pretty much like riding a bike. Takes about a week for the timing and attack to come back, give or take a few days.

[SuperCodeman23]

Chuck, you are fn awesome man!! I dream of playing that well....don't listen to anything them haters be saying...I really love it.

[chuckfaststrat]

@SuperCodeman23 Haters will always be around in every aspect of the Arts. Comes with the terrirtory. I'm glad you dig these old clips.

[Arukarh]

Still listening to this, the beat just makes me in a good mood XD and the expression on your face, hilarious XD

[chuckfaststrat]

@Arukarh glad to know you get something positive out of it 

[Arukarh]

0:02 - 0:25 Man thats some sweet music right there, damn thats badass.

[chuckfaststrat]

@Arukarh Thanks. Everyone seems to like clip #3 the most, but I like this one best of the the six I put up here.

[Arukarh]

@chuckfaststrat Clip #3 didn't do so much for me, I just think this clip has more style in it for ya than say 1-3 :) 1-3 seems like just regular old none inspired thoughtless shredding(no insult intended), while 4-6 seems to have you actually get INTO IT emotionally and inspirationally. It's just like your facial expression changes and you BECOME the guitar, rather than simply playing it. It's hard to explain, but you can hear it in the notes as you play them :)

[Ibik]

I know you won't tell but why did you stop playing guitar?

[chuckfaststrat]

@Ibik I really don't know...I just burned out. My last performing job was on cruise ships, and I think I just got so bored/tired of playing the same recycled stuff, that I just stopped caring. Usually, after some time passes, I want to play again. But...it just hasn't happened, really. Maybe I'm just too caught up in trying to find a decent career to think about music. Maybe, once I'm more settled, I can approach guitar again with a fresh mind and creative energy.

[Arukarh]

@chuckfaststrat ....wait...CRUISE SHIPS!?!??!?!...Tell me...how many years ago was this?

[chuckfaststrat]

@Arukarh 2000-2002 and again 2005-2006

[Arukarh]

@chuckfaststrat Fits the year...Was on a cruise ship in 2002 and 2005.

Did you sail in the European atlantic, or mediterranian?

[chuckfaststrat]

@Arukarh Atlantic, but not in Europe. Caribbean areas.

[Arukarh]

@chuckfaststrat DAMNIT! :( Remember a guy sitting and playing guitar in the restaurant there. Wondered if one of them could've been you :p

[LeMaitreDeSorts]

You style, feel, and grasp of how to move off the progressions is awesome! I definitely hope to be able to do some of the techniques I've seen in your videos within a couple of months.

[chuckfaststrat]

@LeMaitreDeSorts Thanks very much, and I wish you much success in your playing goals.

[chuckfaststrat]

@SeptimusIce Thanks- sorry, I don't have tabs for anything I have played.

[nickbmyers217]

I'm sure you get this a lot, but is there any specific reason you use a thumb pick? I always just dismissed them as silly, but watching you use it is making me reconsider very fast! Is it just habit, or do you actually find advantages with it?

[chuckfaststrat]

@nickbmyers217 there are advantages and disadvantages. Thumbpicks allow the right hand fingers to be free. The thumb itself builds independence and strength (don't need to hold the pick at all), and the attack is always consistant. (I can also do a bit of a poor man's Stanley Jordan with it). But...you do give up a few things. Still, for what I wanted to do, thumbpicks give more than they take away. 

[MrZovar]

Besides mind blowing skill, you seem to have your own style (i am open to correction). I think you are awesome!

[chuckfaststrat]

@MrZovar Thanks very much. I'm glad you dig the clip : )

[hariboposen87]

i think you got yourself a fan man!! your guitar tune rocks!!!!! \m/>.<\m/

[chuckfaststrat]

@hariboposen87 Thanks very much. It's always good to know someone digs these old demo vids. : )

[Infmda488]

If you like this you should check out this video at the link below, it so very similar!! You'll love it!

youtube.com/watch?v=I50WTDkVnS­w

[anhtu980]

So, this is all your skill !! huh ! Oh, just kidding, nevermind !!

This is the first time i've ever seen a style like this. It's so fancy to play with that pick . Hehe, really hard to describe your skill. ........... It's just so great and skillfull. Vote for video.

[zygotusmaximus]

5 thumbs up from your fellow former Groove Dog

[chuckfaststrat]

@zygotusmaximus The Groove Dogs were the most fun I ever had in a band, my ex-fellow bandmate!

[sikaudio]

Fret board FUN! Nice one bro. How long ago was this tracked?

[chuckfaststrat]

@sikaudio It was either in late 2004 or early 2005. It was done the same day I did track #5.

[SAINTsoldi]

u r the best one at tapping o.o

[chuckfaststrat]

@SAINTsoldi Thanks

[AdamFreakinWest]

i thought you were about to strike a flame with those fingers at 1:45. That was awesome.

[chuckfaststrat]

@AdamFreakinWest Thanks. I've never set a fretboard on fire, but I've broken more strings than anyone on the planet!

[TrevorWilsonHimself]

Hey Chuck, how you doing?

Amazing video, the tapping was insane!!! in a good way.

Thank you for taking time to upload this, the wait was worth it.

Thanks again and take care.

[chuckfaststrat]

@TrevorWilsonHimself Much thanks for the comment, TWH.

[EternityInValhalla]

Good to see you back dude! Amazing stuff.

[chuckfaststrat]

@EternityInValhalla Thanks, and I'm glad you're digging the clip!

[JoeyGirsang]

Do you still have these MAD SKILLS?

Rock on!

[chuckfaststrat]

@JoeyGirsang I'm rusty, but it's just like riding a bike.

[RetroBasement]

chuck do u have the drums backing track for this by chance?

[chuckfaststrat]

@RetroBasement Not anymore. The drums and bass line were just some things I programmed into a friends' Boss Jamstation. I don't even think they make Jamstations anymore.

[RetroBasement]

@chuckfaststrat are those things good and easy to use?

[chuckfaststrat]

@RetroBasement Well...kinda yes and no. I hate programming and would have much prefered real players. But, for what it was, it was simple to punch in some basic backing tracks. It wasn't very user friendly (IMHO) when it came to trying to make it do some intutitive, dynamic things, but I guess that comes with being a machine. I don't even know where you could get a Jamstation anymore....

[RetroBasement]

i would pay big money A for tabs of this B for lessons from you sir you are a legend

[chuckfaststrat]

@RetroBasement Nice of you to say- I'm glad you like the clip!

[metalguitarist11]

sick!

[drhux81]

great! thanks for the vid!

[chuckfaststrat]

@drhux81 Glad you dig it : )

[ozmoroid]

Nice riffing. As always, I'm amazed by your finger technique.

[chuckfaststrat]

@ozmoroid Thanks Oz. I'm always glad when one of the science gurus like my stuff : )