Hello!!! 👋

The Batman in the background was VERY distracting. Maybe it was just me......

Thanks for the shout-out Ola. Love from Australia.

“Oh boy 3 AM” -Patrick Star

"Eros, like the great singer Eros... Ramazzotti" *Inserta una foto de Enrique Iglesias* JAJAJAJAJAJAJA, morí xD

'This is the age of, demonetization' - Arch Enemy

Hi Ola, watching your FAQ during my sunday morning breakfast has already become a tradition for me ;-) Anyway I was playing guitar in several bands for about 10 years in my teenage years but later I lost my motivation and focused on my job and career for (to many) years. About 1,5 years ago I saw one of your videos and it inspired me playing guitar for the first time after 10 years (I'm in my mid 40s now). Since then I again played and practiced every day, bought a shitload of new gear and I love every second. Same good old feeling as it was back in the days. Thank you so much for inspiring me and many other people in similar situations, you are doing a great job for the metal community!

Got my CD in the mail today, thanks Ola! The album, the pics, and the little case are awesome!

@15:25 Ola your advice about inspiration and being uninspired, and wanting to be be sickest guitarist, taking a step back and a rest because of that pressure. Best advice. Always take time to find new inspiration, and finding why you love playing guitar to begin with. Re-fortify your love for playing and invigorate your desire to play by becoming happy with what you play. Thanks Ola

I totally agree with the Tung-Sol tubes. Awesome pre-amp tubes!!

Thanks Ola. Have a blast in Australia. Thanks for all you do. Peace!!

You’re always the first thing I watch after church on Sunday. You’re like a second helping of Jesus...

What's up my guy I totally agree with the stepping back from guitar for a while I stop for months at a time because I'm so busy with my family and work, but when I pick up my axe again I feel so inspired and creative all my bottled up ideas come to life. Then something comes up and there goes another couple of months without playing the cycle just repeats but it makes the moments when I do play exciting.

My favorite thing about Sunday’s. Coffee, and Ola’s FAQ’s! Fuck yeah!!!

Hi Ola! If you were banned by the metal police from playing all genres of metal and classic rock for a year, what other style would you choose to learn?

Be'Lakor is a great australian band!

Glad yall had fun and made it home safe.

I'm so glad you finally showed my gift, (the Dimebag) you're so welcome I'm glad it's in a nice home now.

I've had the "am I loosing the drive to play...?" feeling many times over the past 30+ yrs of playing. What I HAVE found helps immensely (at least for me) is not forcing myself to play! This allowed me to actually do other things in life & it gave my brain space to be artistic & I found myself coming up with seriously better material. I try & slot in half hour (or maybe just 15 mins) practice every other day (often after breakfast whilst watching the news before heading out to work) & the cumulative effect has been to a) improve my playing as I feel fresh when practicing & b) to once again ENJOY playing! Also, as I think Ola has said before, writing for myself, not the current market taste, has ment I've gone back to what initially inspired me to play. I'm heavily into Fear Factory these days but started on AC/DC so just having 5 mins now & then whacking out some Bon Scott era stuff has revived a more natural groove in my playing & has ment my new material now has a fresher sound (at least to my ears) that I like to listen to in the car etc. Might stick some of my stuff online one day, but really I'm finding these days it means more to me to be happy playing for myself (...note people ... playing FOR myself.. not WITH myself...) Ola - The Emperor still protects! Cheers dude!

Another great video. Cheers Ola

Yes Ola,you have gotten better and betterer at these faq's. you are way more relaxed for about a year and a half now. And you keep getting more entertaining. your subscriber count is proof of that. But just so you know,as an olderer fan(whom you have never read any of my questions but it's ok) i really enjoy your faq's and pretty much all of your video's. The one's where you include your wife are great. She's awesome. So ... here's a question. Have you ever tried a Peavey triple x with a sheffield 1290 4x12. if not i really think it would impress you. Thanks BrOla. Keep it up stay healthy .... no death stare

Hello, Ola. I just stopped by to thank you, because thanks to your channel I've learned a lot of new things related to the world of music. I've been following your channel for several years and I've seen the progress you've had as a musician, artist, etc ... Don't stop making good material like the one you've been doing. Hey: You should do a Shred Wars with Jared Dines.

Chillin with PROFANITY !!!! Every time Ola!!!! 😊👍💕💕💕

I enjoy your videos a lot and it's cool to see your KZfaq subscription counter go up while you do your thing 👍

I have Tung-Sol's in my Peavey 6505+ and they are amazing. 100% agree with opinion de Ola

Hell yeah, excited about the video with the Marshall Guv’nor!

Yeah my daughter was in Japan at the same time as you & she brought me back a shirt that was my size but smaller too.

My favorite Australian band I think comes down to Disentomb. Absolutely crushing brutal death metal. Great blend of influences. FFO Defeated Sanity, Gorguts, Suffocation, Disgorge

CARCASS!!!! it better be carcass!, have a good time down here in australia Ola, hopefully i may get to see you at the manning bar, rock on!

Ill just like to say keep the good work ola.

Feared is absolutely awesome , so is the haunted but feared was yours from the start and I like the vocals more , its got a slight Phil Anselmo thing going in some of the songs and I love it . keep up the good work Ola .

Hey Ola, thanks for answering my question!! I remember when I worked for Square, we often played though games in Japanese first, before working on the translated versions. I think it only gave me headaches though, but maybe I did learn something. You can find my name in the credits of some games (FF 8 and 9 too.) Sorry it's not Zelda!!

Hi, Ola. I'm sorry to hear your videos keep getting demonetized. But I guess it can be taken as a good sign that your channel is becoming a big deal. I hope you can stay positive Ola through all of the poop pantsery. P.s. I'm ordering your new album. Love what I've heard so far

You play awesome,your "will it chug videos are sweet,your dry sence of humor,and now knowing those guitars are made by your company, they look awesome. Thats were I am,I lost the fact that guitars are fun,not work.thankyou for that statement👌

Definitely looking forward to that Australia vlog

Hey man love your content, looking forward to getting an E 1.7. Keep it up dude.

Ola, we love you

Twelve foot ninja is a great Australian band check them out if you have the time. Djent meets reggae meets lounge meets heavy metal meets Faith no more on steroids :D

Ola i must say, sincerelly your songs are fckn marvelous, they give me fucking chills, its the kind of song that makes me stop everything and just apreciate and focus 100% on the song, and when that happens its GOOOOOOD! Maybe some day i will go to sweden since i have family there, have a nice day Ola Englund and thank for being such a nice person

That single cut is killer....!!!!

New amp arriving this week and ola releasing a new tone video. Shoot me in my left leg and drag me into an alley if im dreaming

Love the shirt!

Im so glad I found your channel your awesome ;-}

Playing that sweet riff now. Thanks Ola

Ola ✊ Methinks you might dig another great Australian progressive/"colourful" metal band - Caligula's Horse 🐴

Hey Ola you are an idol to me and got me into metal and playing it as well. I am so thankful for you and your channel and this entire community that has been created and expanded by you. I was wanting to know, what is the story/ process of your tattoo sleeve?

I use the JJ 6l6 power tubes and Tung-sol preamp tubes in my 6505+...Sounds awesome...

Hello Ola, whoever moderates your solar guitars Facebook discussion group hasn't approved a new post in over a week. I wrote about my impressions of the guitar I bought from your company (mostly very positive but with two minor caveats) and included some pictures. It's somewhat difficult to have discussions in a group that rarely approves new posts. Anyway, thanks for putting out such an awesome product. I really love this guitar. P.S. Love your music, I'll probably buy your album after I recover a bit financially from buying this guitar and the one I got as a gift for my boyfriend.

Ola, as a guitar player I sometimes find it easier to write songs by playing bass. I’ll noodle around on bass and come up with something I think sounds cool and then write a guitar part to go with it. Is that something you’ve ever tried in the past? Love how much your channel is growing and as a long time fan I can say that I’m glad you’ve found your footing with something that makes you happy. Cheers from the USA

Hey Ola!! Thanks for the great content! Any idea when the next Guess That Tone video will be out! Love that series

Hey Ola, love the channel. You have inspired me the play more and try different stuff. I love how you always get an awesome crushing chugging tone. How long before you lose right hand stamina when taking a break from guitar. Cheers.

Thank you for mentioning it’s ok to take breaks from playing. I feel guilty at times when I don’t play for weeks.

Ola, thank you so much for dark intentions as riff of the day... I've been wanting to ask about playing some older haunted riffs but didnt know your how you felt about being asked. Either way, was perfect riff of the day for easter. On a more serious note, can you stop teasing us with that amazing solar LP and just release it already!!!!

good day Ola,new subscriber here,from Philippines..🤘🤘🤘 rock n roll Ola..

Would you accept a chllenge in Riff Wars against Fluff? Also, are you into fighting games like Mortal Kombat?

Correction: Front Waman! 🤓 love your FAQ’s Ola the clapperer

Hey Ola, I just want you to know that you inspired me to pick up the guitar. I saw that you made your own guitar company and I don't know why but that made me want to play. Currently I have a cheap starter guitar but I am saving up money by teaching piano lessons. I am 15 so I can't legally work much. My goal is to afford a 7 string solar guitar by next year's summer. Not a question just wanted you to read. Keep it up.

Hi Ola! Maybe it's not your type of sound but a great Australian band is also Plini. They sound amazing!

Carcass tone video inbound. Delicious Heartwork tones!

Psyched for the Melbourne gig!

I stopped playing for 2 years and it was the best thing that could of happened. Before I played a lot of punk and hardcore, on the easier side. When I got back I played what actually got me into it, a lot of Van Halen, Poison, Motley Crue, Slayer, CCR, and so on, thus my ability skyrocketed to levels I would of never reached if I kept the same path.

Hey Ola, I love the album Vinter! But when I realized there are no tabs out there ....I think I’m good at playing guitar but transcribing songs is another league for me. Have a nice day Ola ✌️

Dimes my hero too!!!! And that was soooooo cool pf paul!!!!!

Another great band from Australia...Meshiaak

Hey Ola Im a huge Les Paul guy and i have decided not to buy anymore LP until your LP shape Solar comes out , its the awsomost one ever

Have a safe trip to Australia Ola... Have you also discovered Frank Gambale back in the days?.. Had a bootleg lesson of his back then about modes and it has up my playing ever since... Hehehe... Salamat...

Tjena! First of all thanks for the entertaining and informative content. Saw a really old video of you, where you explain recording metal guitar. You used a Framus Cobra Head and I was wondering if you still dig it. Had one myself and just loved it.Still have a profile of it on my Kemper. One more thing: Solar Single Cut as a 7-string as well? Cheers

love that t-shirt

Forgetting about plugins. What are your top 3 tips mixing metal guitar for that huge sound. Edit. Literally just got your album. Can't wait to give it a good listen 👍

Hi Ola! Hope you and the family are doing great! Watching the video when you showed us your guitar vault, I could not not help thinking that the first Screaming Eagel you showed us looked really simular to a Parker Fly. Have you ever played a Fly, and if so, what do you think about them? I myself love the Fly, and think that it is very versatile. Please keep up the good work, your videos can really make my day! Love from Göteborg.

Hi Ola ! Love ur videos and mainly your music. I'm not a lover of the comment section but I think you should get a serious ear about the Australian band Twelve Foot Ninja. They kick ass ! Anyway, I f****g love your channel which I've followed for 10 years. Keep doing your stuff 'cuz you're an inspriration. Cheers from France.

Hey Ola, the Cyrillic Slayerer! Try to read your own name: Ола Энглунд

I like how the 8 string was in perfect tune right off the rack.... cool guitar!

I think one of the biggest problem of our generation is that we can listen music everytime. Even after hours and hours of practice. For example: after an all afternoon session, maybe when we are cooking and waiting for the food, we go on instagram and maybe we see a video of Rick Graham playing, and we feel like shit. I totally agree with Ola. We must go to our roots and why we started with music and guitars! Be easy with yourselves guys!

Master of the FAQeverse

LOVING Sekiro!!! Definitely moving faster through than any other FS game, but still a hair pulling time

That signed Kiss doll like amazing with Dime's signature. That's amazing that someone sent that to you. Sending a guitar to that guy would be reasonable if it's verified authentic.

Witaj Ola, greetings from Poland 😊 My question is: How the f*ck could anyone flag Your show?! I watched and listened to all 84 episodes in three days at work (I make furniture) and I'm an addict right now 😊 The level of knowledge, the sense of humor and general awesomeness is just mind blowing! Looking forward to every new episode that come's. Keep up the good work, man!

Really enjoying the your new solo album. Would like to know when the single cut Solar guitars will be coming out and whether there would be a version with a Floyd Rose on it. Hope you'll visit and play live here in Hong Kong some day.

Hey Ola, love your videos. Just bought one of your shirts (will it chug). Support this dude and buy his merch!

Hey, Ola. I was the guy who asked for the "Dark Intentions" riff of the day. I used the phrase "it was the inferior pre-Ola era," but didn't mean it as disrespect. It was intended as sarcasm, as a way of saying I think everything is better with Ola than without. I've loved The Haunted since that album. I'm a huge fan of yours and was humorously trying to just be Team Ola.

Hey Ola,since you talked about band from Australia,how about Alien Weaponry from New Zealand?I think they are one of the most unique new bands i've heard in a while and i'm completely in love with their music.

@twelvefootninja is an excellent Australian hard rock band!

The Guv'nor and the Bluesbreaker pedals are very underrated! My Guv'nor was stolen and it bummed me out had the old satin casing.

+1 for Australian bands 🙌🏻

I am happy that Ola appreciates the power of the V O O L \m/

Hi, Ola. What do you think about the band called Be'lakor? I think they're great. Check them out. Have a nice day!

I just went to get tickets for your nz show in Wellington.. sold out fml.

Safe travels, hope it's kick ass man !

Never was a fan of natural finish or sunburst. But it happened in my live, that the best basses l found for me allways had exact this finishes. So the most of my basses are Sunburst, Tobaccoburst and Natural. Only one white one, one black one and two of fiesta red (or something similar). The absolute best one, my "Holy Grail", is a StingRay 5 - in natural finish. Good thing: l don't have to watch myself while playing. Only on video.

if it helps anyone, as far as new production tubes go I also like tung sols, but the electro harmonix tubes are excellent too. Very consistent, which is all you can really hope for with the modern stuff. I wish they made their own branded rectifiers because the preamp and power tubes I have used just work perfect.

Hi Ola! What kind of jobs did you have before becoming a musician/ youtuber etc.? Your album is amazing - great job!! Greets from Austria 🤟🏻

Ignore my question on your latest FAQ about Australian bands. You answered it in this one. Thanks.

Wow! I actually saw Damageplan live(1DEC 2004) 1 week before Dime got shot.

I think it's so cool to see how your FAQs have progressed to their own entity now, you've definitely hit your stride! As for a question: next time you come by Finland, can I buy you a beer? \m/

Hi Ola! You have probably got this question before but have you ever thought about making amps too with Solar? You could design your own amp and have all the specs you like and think is nessesary just like you do with guitars. Just something that came to my mind. Keep doing what you're doing! Cheers from Finland!👍🤘

hey ola! just ordered my A2.7 lemon... cant wait! when are you touring western europe ?

Dime was a big fan of Ace Freshly, and talks of kiss as one of his biggest influences. So, there's another cool backstory for you.

I watch troy grady and steve stine for fundamental techniques, ben eller and hp42 (power chord theory) for advanced techniques, my goal is to reach michael angelo batio's level. High hopes i know, but i love his technique.

I had a dream last night that I brought my Mark Holcomb signature PRS to a Periphery show and he signed the back of the body... woke up and it wasnt there 😥. Ola, you should do Coffee with Ola and Mark Holcomb!