@iamthemercury I have recently switched to an eleven rack, but i may still have the patch on my computer at home. if you you send me your email i will send it to you
@davidzais ke5itu@yahoo.com. Looked at other videos from you....very good stuff. Really appreciate this stuff....you are a great humble guitar player. Thx for the tone!!
@davidzais So Dave.....what do you like more about the 11 rack vs the HD? Just curious...a lot of guys like the 11....and wondering if it sounds better or what. The HD has amazing resolution.....does the 11 sound better or were you just wanting a recording interface with pro tools? Thanks for all you're advice man. Very much appreciate it!
@iamthemercury You know, the jury is still out on whether i like it better or not. It is definately a very nice piece of gear. I really liked the HD but i dont know how to describe it, it just had this "sizzle" sound to the distortion if that makes sense. The eleven rack sounds very natural. Im still trying to dial in the one favorite tone, but the more i use it the more i like it.
@davidzais Yeah...i know what you mean about the sizzle on the Pod HD. Sounds killer. Are you playing through an amp on this video...or are direct into the cpu? Sounds awesome how ever you have it. I cant get that chunkiness that you have going...even with your patch. I have not messed with parameters yet though. Gonna keep playing with it....finally got that stretch of 6 frets!! Good lord man.....Warren wanted to be sure not everyone could play his stuff
bitchen lesson bro thanks for sharing, most that know this awesome riff are fuckig dick,s and wont post, at least you,re a rightous dude, u fucking rule . period
@davidzais I think it's supposed to be a rock hand, the first l being the pinky and the m being the two nuckles and the last l being the index and the thumb
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@davidzais Awesome job on the intro lesson...it helped me a ton. I have a line 6 spider 3 amp...can you tell me what the name of the setting was you used on your pod? I might have it preloaded already. Thanks
Excellent! Between this and your solo breakdown I will have little problem playing this! If you are not making money off your instructional skills you REALLY need to consider it, because you are a very good teacher and those are damn hard to find!
Yeah, took me a while, but you'll get it. You dont completely have to bar if its easier just keep your first finger on the d string on the 5th fret. Also, DON'T OVER DO IT. If your hand starts to hurt, stop and give it a rest. Good luck
@davidzais Thanks for the help. I'm an old geezer playing 30 years now by ear and play EVH solos note for note but learned wrong and can't do the simple stuff that 3 year players can, in terms of simple rhythm chords. Took me two years to unlearn doing all down strokes. Didn't even learn a 1-4-5 loius louis chord progression until last week but I can play the beat it solo perfectly. LOL. Keep rocking!
Bravo! I've never seen anyone else play this correctly before. Though it isn't very difficult, they almost always drop the power chord structure and they don't use drop D tuning. One of my favorite Ratt songs but for some reason I've never bothered to learn the solo. I think I will be using your video for that since it is perfect. Great job bro.
Well, the short answer is it depends :) My guitar is a hardtail so there is no floating bridge. So when i lower the E string it doesn't affect the other strings. If you have a floyd type trem, then you are reducing the tension on the springs which will change the angle of the bridge to the neck, and cause all the other strings to go out of tune as well as many other issues. I know there is a special piece for a floyd called a D-Tuna for this purpose but ive never used one, Hope that helps.
can you lower the E string down to a D on any guitar or does it have to be intonated to that? I was always taught that if you tune down the whole guitar has to be intonated to that tunning............ for example I can't just get my Charvel and tune it down a step or a half-step...... the intonation has to be changed for that.
@nar6307 You don't have to re-intonate.If you have an original type Floyd Rose there is in fact a nifty gadget called an EVH D-Tuna that lets you switch instantly between standard and Drop-D tuning.It costs around USD$50 and is a great little invention.I've just spent the last hour noodling with mine.It won't work with Ibanez and other low profile Floyd Rose copies unfortunately.There are plenty on videos of it on youtube,Check it out.
I KNOW YOU DON'T REALLY KNOW MEEEEEEE Awesome dood right on ..You nailed it!!!
jumpa01 2 weeks ago
Mean riff!
MysticPotato68 1 month ago
I have a Pod HD myself...and am curious what tones you are using...and settings. GREAT JOB!!!! Very good teacher
iamthemercury 1 month ago
@iamthemercury I have recently switched to an eleven rack, but i may still have the patch on my computer at home. if you you send me your email i will send it to you
--David
davidzais 1 month ago
@davidzais ke5itu@yahoo.com. Looked at other videos from you....very good stuff. Really appreciate this stuff....you are a great humble guitar player. Thx for the tone!!
iamthemercury 1 month ago
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iamthemercury 1 month ago
@davidzais So Dave.....what do you like more about the 11 rack vs the HD? Just curious...a lot of guys like the 11....and wondering if it sounds better or what. The HD has amazing resolution.....does the 11 sound better or were you just wanting a recording interface with pro tools? Thanks for all you're advice man. Very much appreciate it!
iamthemercury 1 sec ago
iamthemercury 1 month ago
@iamthemercury You know, the jury is still out on whether i like it better or not. It is definately a very nice piece of gear. I really liked the HD but i dont know how to describe it, it just had this "sizzle" sound to the distortion if that makes sense. The eleven rack sounds very natural. Im still trying to dial in the one favorite tone, but the more i use it the more i like it.
--David
davidzais 1 month ago
@davidzais Yeah...i know what you mean about the sizzle on the Pod HD. Sounds killer. Are you playing through an amp on this video...or are direct into the cpu? Sounds awesome how ever you have it. I cant get that chunkiness that you have going...even with your patch. I have not messed with parameters yet though. Gonna keep playing with it....finally got that stretch of 6 frets!! Good lord man.....Warren wanted to be sure not everyone could play his stuff
iamthemercury 1 month ago
bitchen lesson bro thanks for sharing, most that know this awesome riff are fuckig dick,s and wont post, at least you,re a rightous dude, u fucking rule . period
stratcat70 2 months ago
What guitar is that? looks and sounds great
Voddgreen 2 months ago
@Voddgreen Its a custom built warmoth strat, and thanks
davidzais 1 month ago
This was awesome
Voddgreen 2 months ago
About time with the right fingering! Thank You!!! Great tone :^)
Scottocaster66 2 months ago
Excellent heavy tone, man. Dig it.
b4d27 2 months ago
Been playing it wrong for 25 years, including countless times live. Oops.
lucas2718 2 months ago
lmL rock on dood!!
wierdeyedrops0365 2 months ago
@wierdeyedrops0365 lmL? Never seen that one before
davidzais 2 months ago
@davidzais I think it's supposed to be a rock hand, the first l being the pinky and the m being the two nuckles and the last l being the index and the thumb
CoDisafishy 2 months ago
@CoDisafishy knuckles*
CoDisafishy 2 months ago
awesome lesson just keep it coming cos im just learning how to play at my old age lolol........Blessing too yah
MatthewVas13 2 months ago
Dude, your awesome! You actually taught me how to play it, thanks man!
XxRattxX771 3 months ago
hey sworth290, I don't see you helping out so stop talking Shit........
MrSk43 3 months ago
man, you got a "Troll" infestation! lol Thanks for the lesson
bigjimmyplays 3 months ago
@bigjimmyplays Ok, i have to admit, i have no idea what that comment means but thanks for leaving it ;)
davidzais 3 months ago
@davidzais In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion. Like some dude with ZERO uploads talking trash about the way you play, or teach. Trouble makers.
bigjimmyplays 3 months ago
@bigjimmyplays Ahhh, ok, im with ya now. Thanks!
davidzais 3 months ago
Awesome job, dead on ... thanks so much for putting this up and nailing the correct fingering
inkyblck 3 months ago
@inkyblck Thanks for the kind words, glad it was helpful
davidzais 3 months ago
Pretty much the sickest riff from the entire 'hair' era.
Way to nail it \,,/
MostAncientOne 3 months ago
Thanks dude! I've played this wrong forever. After watching yours I watched it live and you got it. It's much more metal the way you play it.
nitrousn2o 3 months ago
My amp is totally clean, all the distortion is from the pod
Thanks,
David
davidzais 4 months ago
@davidzais Awesome job on the intro lesson...it helped me a ton. I have a line 6 spider 3 amp...can you tell me what the name of the setting was you used on your pod? I might have it preloaded already. Thanks
mustangdave5 4 months ago
Whats your amp settings for this song?
joshe192 4 months ago
Very cool.Thanks for taking the time.Great playing and great tone.
ljbthree 5 months ago
Great Job could you do any more RATT like wanted man , way cool jr or round and round?
dark4rce01 5 months ago
Excellent! Between this and your solo breakdown I will have little problem playing this! If you are not making money off your instructional skills you REALLY need to consider it, because you are a very good teacher and those are damn hard to find!
donstratton 6 months ago
Is there a delay pedal used in this song?
joshe192 6 months ago
Barring from the 5th reaching up to the 10th? I've got big hands and can't even make that stretch LOL
usta4070 7 months ago
@usta4070
Yeah, took me a while, but you'll get it. You dont completely have to bar if its easier just keep your first finger on the d string on the 5th fret. Also, DON'T OVER DO IT. If your hand starts to hurt, stop and give it a rest. Good luck
David
davidzais 7 months ago
@davidzais Thanks for the help. I'm an old geezer playing 30 years now by ear and play EVH solos note for note but learned wrong and can't do the simple stuff that 3 year players can, in terms of simple rhythm chords. Took me two years to unlearn doing all down strokes. Didn't even learn a 1-4-5 loius louis chord progression until last week but I can play the beat it solo perfectly. LOL. Keep rocking!
usta4070 7 months ago
@usta4070 Lol, I hate to break it to you but you DON'T have big hands if you can't do that. But then again I can palm a basketball at only 6'1.
PinkyWontWork 6 months ago
@usta4070 I've got nerve damage from cutting all the tendons in my hand and I can play this.It ain't that hard.Just slowiy build up to that stretch.
laiosto 4 months ago
Bravo! I've never seen anyone else play this correctly before. Though it isn't very difficult, they almost always drop the power chord structure and they don't use drop D tuning. One of my favorite Ratt songs but for some reason I've never bothered to learn the solo. I think I will be using your video for that since it is perfect. Great job bro.
GlassJoeBMF 8 months ago
@GlassJoeBMF Thanks very much and I hope it is helpful
Regards,
David
davidzais 8 months ago
i know why we never see his face... its actually warren himself!!! lol youd think so the way this sounds, awesome job man
ajbRATTnROLL 9 months ago
@ajbRATTnROLL
you made my day with that one. Thanks for the compliment
davidzais 9 months ago
Well, the short answer is it depends :) My guitar is a hardtail so there is no floating bridge. So when i lower the E string it doesn't affect the other strings. If you have a floyd type trem, then you are reducing the tension on the springs which will change the angle of the bridge to the neck, and cause all the other strings to go out of tune as well as many other issues. I know there is a special piece for a floyd called a D-Tuna for this purpose but ive never used one, Hope that helps.
David
davidzais 10 months ago
@davidzais
After about 8 yrs since the last time I played
that A string 5th fret to G string 10th fret stretch is a bit painful, but
you've inspired me to find time to play.
Well, that and I've forgotten how much I love playin 80s rock/metal.
Rock On Brotha!!
genXer3 9 months ago
can you lower the E string down to a D on any guitar or does it have to be intonated to that? I was always taught that if you tune down the whole guitar has to be intonated to that tunning............ for example I can't just get my Charvel and tune it down a step or a half-step...... the intonation has to be changed for that.
nar6307 10 months ago
@nar6307 You don't have to re-intonate.If you have an original type Floyd Rose there is in fact a nifty gadget called an EVH D-Tuna that lets you switch instantly between standard and Drop-D tuning.It costs around USD$50 and is a great little invention.I've just spent the last hour noodling with mine.It won't work with Ibanez and other low profile Floyd Rose copies unfortunately.There are plenty on videos of it on youtube,Check it out.
laiosto 10 months ago
hi and thanks for the kind words, the amp is a fender deville 2X12 on the clean chanel. All the distortion in from the pod HD500
--David
davidzais 10 months ago
What amp are you using btw?
GibsonTick 10 months ago
Wow, you did a great job here! Not only is your playing really good but you teach the riff in a great way. Thanks for this!
GibsonTick 10 months ago
would love to hear you do a lesson for Ratt's Way Cool Jr.
ricomajestic 10 months ago
Great lesson,,,,I've been waiting for this for a long time
SonicGem23 11 months ago
finally a post where someone is playing it correctly...good job...
bach5150 1 year ago
awesome! great to watch just how much work goes into just one intro to one great song! brilliantly played and put across,cheers,you rock!!
trick1230Y 1 year ago
You are very Welcome!!!
maze441 1 year ago
That is some Really GooD Playin!!!! Great Work!!!!! You Jam!!!!!
maze441 1 year ago
@maze441
Thanks very much, i appreciate that and i'm glad you liked it
--David
davidzais 1 year ago
Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!! what a great sound !!!!! great song
thunderingrick 1 year ago
the patch is actually called RATT :) As soon as i can figure out how ill post it.
davidzais 1 year ago
@davidzais Please Do the rest of the song!!!!!!! I love this song!!!
evhfrankie 1 year ago
You know how many guys are going to want this HD500 patch, right?:) Great stuff! Now off to the HD500 to tweak!:)
Wes
Lawless33 1 year ago