The Brown Sound Quest

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3 жыл бұрын

A deep dive into how to achieve the Van Halen 1 Guitar Tone. A detailed account of guitars, amp, speakers, pedals and recording techniques.

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@troygrady 2 жыл бұрын

Man, the tone and vibe are spot on and the playing is fantastic - needs more views!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Troy!

@RichardFriendartist 2 жыл бұрын

huge compliment when Troy pops in! haha Hi Troy going to sign back up for your site this January! thanks guys. Great community we have pursuing skill and tone!

@ookookook 2 жыл бұрын

@@jegauss yes, what Troy said. Completely agree. Great stuff!

@62mlmt 2 жыл бұрын

That's what i was going to say!!!!! sounds spot on!!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

@@62mlmt Thank you!

@Magik1369 2 ай бұрын

No one has taken it to this level. I thought Pete Thorn was the EVH guru until I saw this. Wow...holy shit man. You nailed it.

@tobysemain 3 жыл бұрын

Of all the renditions of Eruption I've ever seen, that was the cleanest, most honest, and best tone. Holy crap! Kudos.

@jegauss 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Toby! Very much appreciated!

@jimmyz2098 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Man. This Cat is GOOD! He really is. He's gotta be one of the best, of not the best on the Tube - in terms of the Van Halen thing.

@derek9658 2 жыл бұрын

It was also more me the most accurate.

@heyjarrod 6 ай бұрын

@@derek9658 Definitely not that, he would even admit it. But yeah, great tone, and he is great. He could nail it if he really wanted to. Not a lot of people want to, or have time to sit down and get it note for note. But he does a great job. 🤘🏻😝🎸🇺🇸

@davehendrix671 6 ай бұрын

@@jegauss you nailed it man

@CentaurusRelax314 2 жыл бұрын

That is easily the best _You Really Got Me_ tone I’ve ever heard. The key is that really aggressive metallic attack. Perfection.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that!

@briandietrich1373 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Here we are in out 30's, 40's, and 50's still trying to do what Ed did as an 18 year old.... WOW!!! Very nice video Sir!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yep. It's wild...he recorded this when he was 22? Amazing!

@rdmkeytohwy 2 жыл бұрын

I will be honest with you here……I got emotional hearing these riffs and tones and it is almost like you are in the room with Eddie recording these things for the first time. The tones, the nuance, the ballsy loud sound……this is incredible! I subscribed immediately. I saw you on Tone Talk with Dave Friedman and thought I should check this out. Very glad I did. Talk about a deep dive. This is just killer and your chops are very, very good. You captured a lot of the swing in his playing, too like on “I’m The One.” Looking at the tubes, amps, effects, guitars, and even the cables was interesting. The only thing you are lacking here is a few empty Pabst cans laying around on the floor and an ashtray with a lit cigarette laying in it. Maybe a cold Pabst can sitting on the top of a Marshall cabinet. I’m in for all the videos you do on this subject. On behalf of all of Ed’s fans, thank you!!!!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'll have to get some Schlitz Malt Liquor "Tall Boys" and start smoking again! That actually sounds like what we used to do when we were younger...😉 Thank you again, and thanks for watching!

@kennycarpenter7782 3 ай бұрын

You've definitely nailed it better than anybody I've ever heard.

@grumpyoldrockers1048 Жыл бұрын

Your accuracy in playing It's so spot on. It's like Eddie never died! Your tone is incredibly spot-on also... Nobody, I repeat nobody has come as close as you have! Inf****** credible

@jegauss 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, very much! Very kind words! I appreciate it!

@heyjarrod 9 ай бұрын

Slow down, speed racer, ha ha. Yes, the tone was good. But the playing was nothing like Eddie-obviously. I’m sure he would say the same thing. I think people forget how fast some of those solos were. These were played a little bit in slow motion. Put on Eruption, and play along to it (correctly… and with swing and technique), you’ll see what I mean. The isolated tracks for all of these are available, not sure how old this video is. So you can hear how Eddie really plays songs like Runnin,’ or You Really Got Me. Plus, a lot of live footage to watch also. It’s a lifetime process to really nail these songs and solos (if ever), keep up the good work!😝🤘🏻🎸🇺🇸

@Thomas-vs8ff 3 ай бұрын

What a stupid comment.

@maxmenius9839 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Jim, I have huge respect for your insight into the VH sound. The tone you get is incredible. When you launched into Runnin' With The Devil, it sounds indistinguishable from the original recording. Thanks for your hard work on this. The vid is a permanent goldmine of engineering info.

@jegauss 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Max! Those are some pretty big compliments. I very much appreciate it. I just may have to start messing with the next batch of albums 😉

@yd6492 Жыл бұрын

A lot of KZfaqrs with 300K followers does not have your sound ... THIS is Eddie's sound ! This is THE brown sound ! Amazing !

@jegauss Жыл бұрын

Thank you Y D!

@markchristian7377 3 ай бұрын

Best rendition of Eruption I've seen on KZfaq. All things considered. Great job.

@jaggercrumpton1440 3 ай бұрын

The tone and the playing here is UNBELIEVABLE. there is next to no differentiation from you and ed. Bravo my friend, Bravo!!!!

@billknudson7895 2 жыл бұрын

Well, that was among the best half-hours I’ve ever invested in! The was an exceptional guided tour. Thanks, Jim, for your hard work and for being such a gracious host!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bill! You're very welcome, and thank you for watching!

@billknudson7895 2 жыл бұрын

You know it’s especially encouraging to see a grey-haired guitarist blowing everyone’s mind with world class playing. Not long after watching your video, this balding, grey-haired guitarist grabbed a guitar, plugged into my Spark practice amp (maybe not a Brown Sound machine-perhaps Beige?) and spent a peaceful hour jamming away, playing whatever came to mind. I had major surgery three weeks ago, and I’ve found that spending quality time with your instrument definitely promotes healing. Thanks for the inspiration to get back to mining for a few gold notes.

@chrisnekvinda 20 күн бұрын

Holy shit. This is incredible. You’ve completely recreated that sound!

@benburnett8109 2 жыл бұрын

Jaw dropping. Playing this against the guitar stems and they sound identical. Excellent work.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben!

@nickh1933 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible, very authentic. For those of us with sensitive dog ears, all the little tonal details and nuances of the early albums are present here.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick!

@emitchsr 2 жыл бұрын

This has been fascinating I’ve watched the Pete Thorn vids as well I really appreciate the tone you are getting the tiny details all add up I love this

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and thank you for watching!

@user-ge8xk6eq7c 4 ай бұрын

THAT TONE FOR ERUPTION IS AMAZING!!

@dymiva 17 күн бұрын

Not once did you brag about your playing, so I will do it for you. Your covers are nearly perfect. Yes the tone is spot on, but hive yourself some credit, the solos and licks are nearly identical. You have a real ear for this. Excellent work, thank you for this video. Will be watching repeatedly to school myself on this album.

@kimblelisenby8537 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on, really nice to capture the reality of what Ed was doing back in 77-78 and prior, thanks for sharing this in great detail. Obviously a tremendous amount of hard work here. Thanks my man, you have the wizardry…

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Kind words....I appreciate it! Thank you for watching!

@SWhite-mb4ow 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work man! Sounds 99% just like Ed! Appreciate you putting this out there to help all the early EVH tone seekers like me! 👍

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again! All of this has been a lot of fun, and hey, a guy needs a hobby, right?

@Deadite8593 10 ай бұрын

I just found your channel and binge watched this entire series. Great work all around, the playing, the research, the audio production value, it's all fantastic. Cheers!

@joshww2339 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible tone chasing , so happy I found this! I've watched pretty much everything on this subject and it was cool to hear your input on the volume discussion. I think that first record just has a one of one , unmatched tone. Fantastic 🙏

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh! Yeah, I love this album's tone. I think we all did. Ironic how Ed always said he hated it....go figure? But, he was always chasing, and I think he thought this was too bright...Thank you for watching!

@darrenwillis9611 2 жыл бұрын

Jim, this is just another amazing video you have produced! The first one I saw was on the Fair Warning sound and it was absolutely fantastic! This one was equal to that. You are not only a great player, but also great at explaining what exactly is going on to get the tones you are shooting for. Thanks for an amazing video!!!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Darren! Very much appreciated, and thanks for sitting through "my ramblings."

@paullaughton3440 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds fantastic, I can see you have spend countless hours mastering the tone and licks. Thanks for sharing!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! Thanks for watching!

@gsmeeuwsen 2 жыл бұрын

Your playing and research are incredible, Jim!!! Thank you for these videos!!!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg! Very much appreciated! Thank you for watching!

@kevzed927 2 жыл бұрын

You did an amazing job demonstrating how to get the classic VH sound. Great playing also. I have all of the pieces, now I need to put it all together and practice. Thanks for the inspiration,

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck in your quest!

@55Diddley 2 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff! Thanks for keeping the EVH history signature sound alive!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@derek9658 2 жыл бұрын

Got the whole way through the video now. Absolutely outstanding. This is the closest I have heard to VH.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I know....they are long. And it's a lot of me "rambling," but hopefully some good info for those looking for it.

@cainm8808 2 жыл бұрын

The tone is spot on and so is your playing. Awesome job

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cain!

@ski5150 Жыл бұрын

By FARRRR....FAR, the best re-creation of the Master's tone...I've seen countless videos...that was utterly WONDERFUL. The hair on my arms stood up. Thank you! That was insane. Brought me back to that 8 year old kid that got goose bumps on an 85° day in '78, when I first heard The King. Wow...

@jegauss Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it! Very kind.....

@ski5150 Жыл бұрын

@@jegauss Hey Jim... just giving credit where credit is due. I mean it. That was AWESOME. Most importantly, you are an excellent player. Thank you so much for selflessly sharing your knowledge....there is hope for me to achieve that tone after all!!!

@jegauss Жыл бұрын

@@ski5150 Well, thank you...I really do appreciate it. And yes! you can find that tone! 😉

@drsts000 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for taking on these projects. i hope no one overlooks this exceptional, authentic playing. fantastic job all around.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MAG-li5jo 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome playing, gear and video!!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And, thanks for watching!

@MuvoTX 2 жыл бұрын

Wow... millions of EVH tone / secret sauce vids on YT, yours is the best I've heard. you even got eds tremolo picking technique too.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very kind words - there's lotsa talent out there, and a "gazillion" videos! Thanks for watching!

@longbow6245 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive. I think you nailed it! Definitely deserves more views.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated!

@Cpt_Adama 2 жыл бұрын

I subbed to your channel after seeing a later series video of this. Awesome playing dude, hopefully your touring with a tribute band. Your graciousness for laying this out for the rest of us is appreciated. Eddies legacy should be preserved for future generations and your documentary videos are just gems.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! we were doing some tribute shows, but we're too spread out these days...I may have to start that up again! Thanks for watching!

@superf7 2 жыл бұрын

Your tone is second only to the legend himself. Helped along (in no small part) by your spot on playing! Awesome work!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very much appreciated!

@GuyNarnarian 2 жыл бұрын

Man you have the tempo of these songs down perfectly in your head. I'm the One is a tricky song, I think I play it just a little slower than it should be. I also need a flanger to really finish the setup but the tone you are getting is out of this world. I hope your neighbors appreciate it as much as we do! Seriously cool technical info as well, signing up for the PhD now.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again! Fortunately, my neighbors are pretty far away...otherwise, they'd probably need to enroll in the PhD course, too! And yes, I'm the One is a monster guitar song - it's actually a monster drum part, too. My brother (the drummer I've played with since we were kids), calls it "Hot for Teacher lite." It's got that same shuffling, double kick thing going on.

@gordonpritchard4088 2 жыл бұрын

Man,you got the playing and the tone down.Impressive.Total dedication has brought you to this point.I have learned a lot from your videos.Thank you for all the hard work.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gordon! Very much appreciated, and thank you for watching!

@ttown918 4 ай бұрын

I would say you've pretty much nailed the Brown sound. Sounds great.

@ketrchy 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I see evh tremolo picking! The sound is amazing and your play is astonishing ! About the sound, fact is you have to crank up the volume to get that overdrive scream out of the box. ✌️thanks man

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very much appreciated and thanks for watching!

@chandlerclement1365 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I’ve been snooping around for info on Van Halen’s sound for years and years and this is probably the best video I’ve seen. You are nailing it! This videos deserve more attention. I would love to hear more about the outboard gear / plugins. Especially would like to see your Pultec settings! Also what are your thoughts on Eddie using the MXR 6 band EQ? Do you think he used it all on the record? Thank you for making such a killer video. The amp information was very interesting.

@dattoboy1 10 ай бұрын

I only just discovered your channel but I’m hooked. Subscribed immediately, damn dude that tone and playing is spot on!!!

@supertal6074 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable Jim - You certainly are the very BEST! Always enjoy everything you do.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Les!

@axslayer71 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, BEST VH geekery I have ever seen/heard(by far) I love what you're doing man please keep it up. So glad youtube sent me your way......BTW you ever thought about profiling(Kemper) some of these tones. I think you would do VERY well with that, I for one would love to see/hear them out there

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimmy! You know, somebody else mentioned that I should profile these for the Kempers....I haven't looked into that yet, but I'm starting to think about it 😉 Thank you for watching!

@christopher.k.guitar 2 жыл бұрын

Those profiles would finally make me buy a Kemper for sure 👊

@lawrencet83 3 жыл бұрын

You are really good!!!!

@Greg-rd8qr 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing how he achieved that kind of tone in those days, I've been chasing that tone for as long as I've been playing guitar! Fantastic playing and killer tone man!!!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And, I agree...that's why I'm trying to use only the stuff that he would've had back then. I think it's great fun to try to figure it all out! Thanks for watching!

@danielduplantier3741 2 ай бұрын

Jim, You're an unassuming genius!

@davemcafeeguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible analysis and playing man 👏, this and your VH II video are like an encyclopedia.. Would you mind sharing who built your Super Lead clone and where you bought the orange head cab?

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dave! I'm not really sure who built that amp, or where the head cab came from - I found it on ebay a number of years ago, and it had "good bones" (transformers, sozo & mustard caps, vintage carbon film resistors, etc.). It wasn't the Van Halen 12,000 series circuit then, but more of a hybrid. I've since dialed it in, and made the changes to make it what it is today...

@AndyK.23 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is the brownest brown sound ever! Well done! I have to figure that vintage EP3 adds/subtracts something to the tone to get it closer to EVH spec. And, you get that great low-end thump - is that part of the Pultec EQing?

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy! Yes, that old EP3 does add a little something, but the whole signal chain adds subtle little things - kinda like the "sum of the parts..." So, I wouldn't say it's "critical" to get there, but it's certainly part of it. As far as the low end thump goes, it's there, coming straight out of the speaker, but it's not as defined. The Pultec is actually doing some attenuating at 100hz, and then adding a little back in (sort of unique to the Pultec). So, we're not really adding thump, it's all there, we're "sculpting" it a little to define the thump. If that makes sense....?

@donavonmacallister3101 2 жыл бұрын

That Greco sound was pure heaven.what a crunchy tone. Thanks for the link Jim.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher!

@2216sammy 2 жыл бұрын

Japanese Sen Ash or Sen wood , seems impossible to obtain nobody seems to offer it .

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

@@2216sammy Yeah, it's strange - even the Japanese builders are tending to use basswood these days, or more of the "North American Tone Woods." I'm not sure if they had a shortage of Sen, or they're thinking that we think it's associated with cheap guitars??? I don't know, but you're right - you never see it anymore. It's a shame, I've got two guitars built with it, and they both sound great!

@doug.heartstringssound 2 жыл бұрын

Jim I stumbled across your videos today and just wanted to thank you so much for doing this! Thank you! I have been as many, on an Eddie binge since his passing. Your tones are spot on! I love all the deep dive details and breakdowns of everything! All the secrets and little known facts you share are so great to hear. I hope you will continue these deep dives into all his albums and his evolving tones from each album to the next. Eddie lives in your knowledge and playing.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Doug! Very much appreciated! If you haven't done so already, make sure you check out the VHII and Fair Warning videos. Lotsa "stuff" included with those. And, yes, I am working on WACF right now. In the experimenting, and tinkering stage right now, but I'll be coming out with something...😉 Thank you again, and thank you for watching!

@doug.heartstringssound 2 жыл бұрын

@@jegauss thank you, I plan on catching up on all your videos and hope for super deep dives. I have some questions for you which I'd love to write you rather than through these replies but if you'd prefer to not give your email, just let me know and I'll write here. Just can't thank you enough for your decision to do this series...I am now a huge fan of yours.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

@@doug.heartstringssound Hey Doug, reach out to me at jegauss@me.com - it's all good...feel free to reach out.

@chandlerclement1365 3 жыл бұрын

You have some incredible hummingbird tremolo picking going on there, would love to hear about you got that down. I’ve been trying for a long time, but no dice.

@jegauss 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Chandler! You know, it's hard to remember when, or how, I finally got that picking style down. I've been working on it since I first saw him use that technique back on the '79 world tour. I do remember getting the back and forth "pivot" going, and then using my left hand to guide it into the strings...weeks / months of that. But, it's easier with a thin pick - you can practice that way, and remember, Ed rarely used anything other than a Fender medium - at least in the early days - so, a thinner, lighter pick helps, and maybe make sure you've got you index finger on the side of the pick, to keep it from rotating with the thumb and middle finger grip. You kind of "stabilize" it with your index finger, if that makes sense....? Anyway, it takes time, and less tension is good. If you get too tense, you won't be able to do it. The forearm won't rotate like it needs to. Anyway, hope that helps. Good luck!

@chandlerclement1365 3 жыл бұрын

@@jegauss thank you, this is helpful! Glad to know I'm not wrong going with Fender medium picks. I probably have too much tension in my arm.

@jeffglass7348 2 жыл бұрын

Ha!! The guy sounds great! And super similar to Eddie!!!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! Much appreciated!

@Leo_Safko 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! This ch a literall goldmine since I discovered it..thanks Jim!!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leo!

@spkay31 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jim. You really nail the tone and the VH style perfectly.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Scott!

@craigharrison5406 Жыл бұрын

In all honesty this is closer to Eddie's sound than Pete Thorn and Dave friedman achieved in their brown sound video...Very impressive. I have a 5150 Kramer copy that I threw a Dimarzio super distortion in and through an EVH 50 watt Stealth I can get close to Eddie's sound but not nearly as close as you.

@jegauss Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Craig! I very much appreciate that!

@clammaster4 2 жыл бұрын

Your playing is WAY too good for this video quality

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks (I think) - I put the video together, too - although, I'm more guitar player, studio guy, than video production guy 😉 I should probably find somebody who knows how to shoot a video!

@johnjohnson6672 10 ай бұрын

Lots of fun, Nice job and you presented the video real well with breaks in between so its not just playing and playing.

@theoravelo136 11 ай бұрын

I love rewatching this series of yours Jim.

@rolsguitars 2 жыл бұрын

Every plexi I've had clone or real just sounds like complete shit with everything on 10 or the vol 1 and 2 turned down. Variac or not attenuator or not , I don't get it , green backs , jbl. All just sound like crap didn't get the tone till I bought a kemper

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that...I've had good ones and bad ones, but I could almost always get a workable / good sound out of them. I think the Kempers sound great, but I just don't like how they "feel." You don't get the same give and take that you do with a real tube amp. But, to each their own! I'm glad you found your tone.

@peterschaefer1665 2 жыл бұрын

Also, the right speaker and cab make a world of difference.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterschaefer1665 Very true.

@riccardococcia 2 жыл бұрын

I did get to the volume knobs at some point in my journey. Volume 2 at 7.5 just cuts the bass and you don't lose gain. And the bass channel volume 1 pushes it over the edge and changes the response of the treble peaker cap. Cutting bass with the GE-10 becomes redundant. You confirmed my suspicion that both volumes on ten is just a legend and just doing what sounds right and logical for a plexi circuit works. Thank you so much for the information you sent me last year via email and looking forward to see the next video in the series!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Riccardo! Yep, it took me a long time to even think about the turning the volumes down on Channel 1 & 2...I tried every possible combination to 'test the legend." Nothing worked. Nothing got me anywhere close to the VH 1 tone, without turning the amp down....stay tuned, more to come. Thanks again for watching.

@CoffeeDrinker71 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal playing AND tones!!!!!! Bravo sir!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian! I'm working on the VH II tones for the next video. I'm a little behind, but hoping to have it out in the next couple of weeks - stay tuned!

@CoffeeDrinker71 2 жыл бұрын

@@jegauss Awesome!!! Can't wait! I've subscribed so I'll be notified! ;)

@jjones8817 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this incredible video. Your knowledge on this subject is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JustAdude291 Жыл бұрын

Great work Jim! Enjoyed what you did here

@jegauss Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bigpiranha 2 жыл бұрын

You went down the rabbit hole and came out with the exact tones for all the albums you're featuring Jim. Unreal.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, although, I still might be stuck down that rabbit hole. I'm toying with WACF and Diver Down right now.......Thank you, and thanks for watching!

@leosun8469 3 ай бұрын

So awesome!👍🏻🤘🏻 And I agree with you about Dave Friedman and Pete Thorn’s Brown Sound videos are amazing! Thanks for doing all this- It’s really inspiring.

@esposoman 2 жыл бұрын

Clicked for the tone stayed for the playing. You're great. Greetings from Spain

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Alex! Much appreciated!

@reneotten7376 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos and what I enjoy most about them is your perfect playing.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rene!

@MichaelDouglasSkewes 8 ай бұрын

Man ,I have been watching your videos for several hours todqy! I don't know how I missed you all this time ! I just watched the Fair Warning video ,i love the way you even take the time to go through the amps ,literally! Im just having a great time and i really need to go back and just play some Van Halen on guitar,and yes i have all of them,both custom made and the EVH guitars, and Ernie Balm and Peavy, but I usually always go to my custom guitars. I have been in bands and toured and gpt into a head on collision and did,t play guitar for a while because i lost the feeling in my left hand,but my doctor said I should try a d play anyway! Im not as good as I was ,but im just about done with my album and I can hopefully play live again soon! I love these videos ,you have Eddie down. My guitar teacher was Randy Rhoads, so i didn't learn any VH from him because he was pissed that they got signed ,and he knew that he would probably have to leave in order to make it,and we all know that story! I do get caught up helping people that are RR fans ,but EVH was the reason I wanted to really learn. Ace Frehley was who made me pick up a guitar , and Randy was a huge part of my learning ,but i still think Eddie ,especially with David Lee Roth ,really is the greatest! Keep up the videos andvthe deeper you get the betther and more i learn or remember things i forget! I have played through Eddies 1984 tour amps ,he gave 3 stacks to Chris Holmes from WASP, and he was living in my garage for a few months ,and we put a band together callled Rat Bastard ,but playing those amps, once i just cranked them up,they were amazing! Ok,thats too long. Thanks for the videos!

@dr.paulcollins 10 ай бұрын

What in the actual fk...no words man...maybe one...interstellar because you were able to transport me back to 1979. Fantastic. Loved every second. Need way more videos like this! I can only hit the like once unfortunately. Eddie's spirit is in us all.

@leoquesto9183 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Great playing and chat, too. Bravo.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Leo!

@Boleskinebeatz 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Candlesticks! I already loved your playing and tone but this is just insane.. Much respect.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very much appreciated!

@leadershiphelpdesk510 2 жыл бұрын

You are over the top!!!!! Really. I started learning VH stuff with "Star Licks" or something. I remember traveling from TN to OH in the family station wagon learning VH and Rhoads licks the whole way. I was about 15, now 53.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I remember that Star Licks series....I checked them out, but never used 'em. I'm not a good learner when it comes to that technique. I'm better at just listening (most of the time), and my wife would probably tell you different 😉

@jonahtompke5210 10 ай бұрын

This video was absolutely amazing!

@leeadams908 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video and great sound and nice job playing guitar!

@mikemccourt6225 2 жыл бұрын

Spot-on, Jim. I’ve been really enjoying your videos

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mike!

@Andrew-pk9vz 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you today and man these are amazing. I just live this stuff❣️ First heard Ed 1980 WACF, named my son Edward lol. Anyway huge kudos to you and thank you ever so much for this massive deep dive🔥🤘

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew! And, thanks for watching. Make sure you check out the "addendum" to this video (Super 70 or Dimarzio in the Destroyer), and then the Brown Sound 2nd album video. Currently working on Fair Warning. I hope to have that one done in the next few weeks. Lots of unique info in that one, too. Stay tuned....

@kernowcalli3312 2 жыл бұрын

This is great!!! Just got a studio vintage can’t wait to try this stuff! Love this early VH sound THANKS!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for watching, and good luck!

@emanueleomodei6596 10 ай бұрын

Man, you re so amazing! The King would be proud of you!!

@Terry-qg4yg Жыл бұрын

Outstanding videos Jim!!!

@jegauss Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Terry!

@jimmyz2098 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah - Great vid, Jim. I just found your channel tonight, and I gotta say - I really dig it. I'm also a Van Halen fanatic, and so this is just a lot of fun. Your playing is absolutely phenomenal, as is your tone. I subbed, and I will be looking at a lot more of your work here as well. Really great job on the Van Halen nerdery. Love it!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimmy! Stay tuned, I'm starting the recording for the next video - Fair Warning. Lots of new "things" in the Fair Warning tone....

@jimmyz2098 2 жыл бұрын

@@jegauss Awesome! Don't forget at some point.... to throw in a little W&C. I know you were saying.... just mostly more of VH1 & 2 on that... and things changed a lot with Fair Warning. So I get that. Maybe you could thrown in a song or 2 from W&C. Romeo's Delight & Take your Whiskey Home come to mind. Anyway - great channel Jim. Thanks for the gracious reply. I'll be watching!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyz2098 Yeah, I know there's some really cool stuff on WACF, too. I'll probably touch on that at some point. Most of that album is the "Hard Tail" guitars - Chris Holmes destroyer with Super D, and the Shark, with the Super D / A5 magnet. I think it's the BumbleBee for Everybody Wants Some - and that's probably a Super D in that one as well. So...also, for sure, no JBLs in the speaker cabinet. So, It's all Greenbacks and Super D style pickups. But, I agree, the album is one of my favorites, and it's worth taking a look at....Probably won't put it in the FW video, but I'll do something with it at some point. 😉

@natashanyxx9486 2 жыл бұрын

You have taken guitar geekdom to a new level. Thank you for doing what you do!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

@qua7771 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed! This just came into my feed while I was researching Friedman, and Soldano modifications. Glad it did. I believe you have nailed the tone.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, A.R.! Very much appreciated!

@qua7771 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased an EVH phase pedal, an MXR flanger, and a Dunlop Echoplex pedal. I'm trying to figure out what order to put these in. Normally I would put them in the loop, but I realise Eddie did things differently back then. My understanding is that they all go in front, but in what order? It looks like you're goes, guitar -> flanger -> phase -> echo -> amp. Is that correct?

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

@@qua7771 Hey A.R. yep - that is correct. There weren't any effects loops back then, and the dummy load rig didn't come around until, I think, the 5150 tour. So, yep, they all went in front of the amp. Also, that's part of the sound. Those MXR pedals have buffers in them (true bypass is not necessarily good for everything), and those buffers affect the tone. The only other thing you need is the Dunlop Echoplex preamp. I don't know why (well, I know why - more $ 😉) They didn't build it all into one pedal. But the Echoplex "preamp" circuit has a unique, but subtle tone. The real ones don't really boost (maybe 1 or 2 db), but they add a sparkle, and a low mid "kinda thing" that's really integral to the sound. Anyway, your signal chain is correct. Good luck!

@qua7771 2 жыл бұрын

@@jegauss Okay, preamp ordered. It's nice to know someone with your level of experience. I was able to see your FX settings in the video. I really wanted to put the flanger in the loop for use with other music. I haven't dedicated a rig specifically to EVH music as you have, nor was I in a cover band. I'm just jamming with friends for now. These FX are good for a lot of other music of the era. If you say not to put the flanger in the back then I will heed your advice. Thanks for the quick response. Awesome channel!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

@@qua7771 I've always found that the MXR stomp boxes sound best in front of the amp...the nice, rack mount stuff sounds better in the loop, or even better in W/D/W setup, where you run the raw guitar down the center, with no effects at all, and then the effects are split stereo into two wet only cabinets...yeah, I've got that rig, too - I'm a bit of a gear junkie.......have fun with it, and let me know if you have any questions.

@Jarrodpimental Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thanks so much.

@jegauss Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jarrod!

@Greg-rd8qr 2 жыл бұрын

Wow great stuff!! Just found your channel today! Cool! Sounds great! Awesome playing!!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Greg! Thanks for watching!

@autowebtechnologies3040 Жыл бұрын

A. You might be the best Van Halen tribute player I've ever seen. B. I don't have the funds or the skill set to replicate your build but absolutely amazing and what a piece of historical contribution you've done here to the guitar community. Thank you.

@jegauss Жыл бұрын

WOW! Thank you! Very kind words! I appreciate it very much!

@TMac-Attack 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tone and playing!!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Terry!

@MrWilly2204 2 жыл бұрын

I’d say you’ve nailed the sound man. Can’t imagine it getting any closer than this. You’ve also got Eddie’s style down, his swing and wacky looseness, you’ve got it down.

@slagmaggot 2 жыл бұрын

Dude I'm watching motley cruel live with a female drummer and what you said same

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! Much appreciated!

@brianwilliams4467 2 жыл бұрын

Damn dude. Killer. I was listening to this video in the car and not watching and that Eruption clip sounded just like the studio version

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian! Yeah, that's one of the ways I mix these audio tracks. I go between 3 sets of studio monitors, 2 sets of headphones, the home stereo, and most importantly, the car stereo! I've finalized more mixes in a car than I care to admit! 😉

@rickleblanc8900 2 жыл бұрын

That is the tone right there ! Well done.

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rick!

@michaelwilson2497 2 жыл бұрын

FRICKKIN AWESOME!!! Learned some tricks for the sound and some chord shapes i had wrong. THANKS BROTHER!!!!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michael!

@lousekoya1803 2 жыл бұрын

WhooAaaahhh !!! Descovered you on Tone-Talk ! will watch more , thank you!

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@xgreybushxcommitcrewx228 3 жыл бұрын

been a while good to see you

@artmv1149 4 ай бұрын

That's some pretty serious attention to detail.

@andrewwilkins4113 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding site!!! Great work here!! Definitely here the 10,000 hours put in ! Hear tons of players come really close me included but this is almost dead on!! Damn!!🎼🎶🎵

@jegauss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew! Much appreciated!