It's one thing to play the notes spot on. It's another to match the tone and the feel of the music. This guy is incredible.

The key to playing VH is being loose while accurate. Ummm, yeah, you got it. After years of metal I had to go back to VH because my playing was too tight. You are nailing playing loose. Awesome to watch.

Eddie would be proud... Rest In Heaven Eddie.

I’ve seen many covers, almost everybody stays still in order to focus on the intro notes, but this man nails it with swagger, he’s damn good.

This guy plays it as effortlessly as Eddie did! Great playing guy!

Your confidence made this cover so much better, not only that but you didnt let the track bleed into your playing. Very well put together you did great.

Well 7 years later and I hope this kid has been on stage smashing local gigs (during non-covid times of course). Your rock and look to have great presence and charisma. EDIT: Just saw all your other videos and see you're right where you should be.....on stage!

Have never seen anyone cover this song as brilliantly as this. Note for note, tone is perfect. What can I say. It doesn't get better than this.

Once again--dead on, great tone,technique ,accuracy..best 16 yr old player I've ever heard.I've been playing for 40 yrs and would kill to play along side of you. Anyone who has something negative to say about this kid is a jealous douche bag !!!

This kid looks like he just got off of call of duty online and just felt like ripping hot for teacher! 🔥👩🏼‍🏫🔥🎸🔥

Damn dude, I don't know if Eddie would be proud or intimidated.

It's such a shame the music business is not what it used to be back in the 80s. Most members of mid-tier bands barely make a buck these days. This kid is amazing. I hope that somehow/someway his gift makes him rich and famous.

wtf that was literally flawless

This kid ROCKS!!!

Who are the three morons who were so jealous that they gave thumbs down? This kid is INCREDIBLE... maybe the best Van Halen cover player on youtube and that is a HUGE compliment from me 'cause there are some real badasses on youtube playing VH covers. WOW!!!

Just saw this. That’s f’ing amazing playing and the “stage” presence is perfect. Love it!

The elections in your brain that send the signal to to fingers telling them what to do must be going off like fireworks lol amazing playing

I was watching a tutorial which went over this but slowly and never at full pelt so I got bored and clicked on this thumbnail. I have given up my idea of learning this in honour of EVH because man you make this 60yo guitarist want to quit. When I was your age I couldn''t attempt this if I tried. Self Taught, can't read music and will never have the patience or skills like you do my young dude. Well done, you nailed it and EVH would be more than happy. Oh this is from 2013? I can't imagine what you have achieved since this upload. Me I'm learning to play piano now, a lifetime ambition. Thanks for a terrific performance of a legendary guitarist RIP EVH. Sharing this to my FB page.

There are 24 people out there in the world butthurt cause they can't play half as good as this kid. That would be the only logical explanation for giving this a thumbs down. Rock on Jacob! \m/

Yet another awesome job. Even beyond the skills you obviously have, it's the feeling you put into it that makes it even better, and 1000x more fun to watch. easy to see that you LOVE playing. Thanks for sharing your stuff with the world.

DERAPS CAN SWING! its the MOST important part of the Van Halen Brothers playing style!

Hands down the best covers I seen by this guy! Deraps is on point and one fire!

This kid is for sure one of the most talented people I've seen on youtube period, he should have a career in music for sure, somebody just needs to see him...Where the fuck is Steve Vai when you need him!! Hey Steve!!! will you check this young man out and give him a shot!!

SLAMMIN IT on every song! AWESOME!! good to see this young guy slaying it to a true legend!

Dude I love your energy!! Keep living the life!

This kid is great - well done Jacob, Eddie would be proud! Rock on!!!

Love how much fun you’re having playing! That’s what it’s all about. Great cover man, this is the song I’m learning next

EVH Incarnate. Nuff said!! Your tone and delivery,every nuance. wow ,just wow!

What talent and dedication to learning! Great job, Jacob. Always look forward to your new videos. Happy holidays!

Your pick slides are AWESOME! Great job man, still one of my favorite Van Halen songs and you played it damn near perfect.

Dude you are so good it is ridiculous!!!!! I am a die hard Halen fan and am always watching Eddie covers on You Tube and no one comes even CLOSE to you!!

I'm speechless. That was simply amazing.

Jesus! For being so young. You for sure have the chops down to a T! I am so blown away. You are Eddie incarnated for sure! I want more. I've watched a lot of the videos and I crave more. You're a genius/prodigy. Nice to see something original and see what your real style is. Congrats! How can 152 give you a thumbs down. Jealous and wishing they were you. Stupidity come to mind. Feeling and tone you got this!!!

Now this is a rock star ✌😎, I've only been playing for a couple years and I can only dream of playing like this

It just does not get any better than this....................WOW !!!!! I am so IMPRESSED..

absolutely incredible

This was a great not only because of the brilliant playing, but also because you had so much fun playing it! It was refreshing just watching you.

Loving this! This dude is having a great time blazing on his guitar... just like King Edward! 😁🎸🤘

Dude you got a 70s-80s vibe all around you and I love it.

Dude...you just blew my mind. Brilliant work

Absolutely awesome.

Amazing tone and amazing playing, kid needs to form a band

Dude i had to subscribe to your channel. Im 51 years old and im a huge van halen fan of both eras and i've seen alot of covers but you my man are freakin' killin' it. Best on youtube. 👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

That was SUPER impressive!!! Too cool.

Wow! Absolutely amazing! Well done young man, you get a standing ovation!😊

I wish i could rock a headband like that

The best cover on yt. All your covers

Awesome...two thumbs up, and don't forget to smile. Eddie's smile a lot 🙂

Dude i love the enthusiasm! Great playing btw!

Dude you are simply amazing

Good heck! Only in my dreams could I play like this!

Jacob, you're a lucky man to have a gift to play as well as you do. I hope you take it far.

Without a locking tremelo that guitar, would be out of tune, digging in with right hand... I can here every up stoke and you are spot on. I am 53, playing for 40 years, and you are exemplary!

You're attack and tempo on the guitar is amazing.

Incredible!!!

Brilliant...! Super job.! Super Guy .!

Damnnnn dude! This was my fave from you and from others! You nailed it dude!!😎👌👏👏👏

Wouaw, great great job and feeling, you rock man !!!

Cool stuff by the way. Confidence is the key and having fun with it. You captured Eddie's spirit of the music.

Perfection.

You are absolutely amazing. Utterly utterly superb!!

Prodigious. Awesome

dude, just awesome

Great playing on all your vids man, really awesome stuff!

Nice poster of pre-911 NYC! I have the same one. Guitar playing is off-the-charts accurate. Great job!

You are one of the most gifted guitarists i have ever seen on youtube. Im speechless

Unimaginably great.

This is ridiculous dude !!! I am retiring now ! Congrats !!! Absolutely great !

Everytime I see your videos its like an inspiration not to give up on guitar and study more

Great job, man! I love that guitar...I have a Peavey Wolfgang Special, one of the last made in USA, in the Mississippi factory....I will keep it forever. (I live in North Carolina, but Mississippi is my home state.)

Ah man that was awesome! Excellent cover....

Fan-tastic! Cheers from Estonia.

This guy is a beast!!! Nice job bro!

Great man ! Tone , feel, swagger and swing VH would be proud !

Never heard DLR say "i don't FEEL tardy" in this song and i laughed hearing it. Totally using this next time at school. Love your playing by the way!

10+ ...man ,what a performance!! I can tell u love every minute of what your doing ! ..you sold me ,I just become a subscriber and a fan .your energy is a pleasure to watch and the sound is even better ..😲

Holy Smoke "Jacob" that was incredible, You have rock-star powers !!

That was spot on. Very well done.

Omg you nailed it my friend! I love your cute smile. Dazzling!

Feel the music, like this guy

Amazing cover bro!...puting the heart and enjoy every guitar note like eddie!!! REST IN PEACE LEGEND!!!

Dude....WHAAAAAAT!!! Great friggin job man.

Excellent!!!!!

amazing cover, way to keep the memory alive!

Amazing!

To everyone thinking this is sped up, take a gander at 3:27 where the whammy bar seems to be quite normally swinging. If this was sped up, the whammy bar would've been faster than it's normal state. Great cover, great energy!

Fucking amazing.

Not quite sure how I missed this dude. Really talented....Great Eddie cover stuff

Another kid born in the wrong generation, nice to see im not alone. Great cover dude, you deserve so many more subs.

You are an amazing young man. Keep up the great work!

Great job!!! I would like to hear this guy's original stuff.

Incredible!!😎

I adore your covers !

World class. Deserves millions more views

This guy makes me feel inspired. This is my next cover !m!

Jesus Christ this was brilliant!! Congrats, mate!

What's the mix in your cans? Are you hearing the track and your guitar?

That was awesome!

Ça paraît que l’hiver est de retour et que ton bolide est entreposé … ça nous donne du bon temps pour voir tes fabuleux vidéos !! Hostie que j’ai hâte de te voir dans un Club pis de vous regardez *Live* avec une tit fret sans mon ostie d’écran IPhone !!! A bientôt !

Great edit ! your the man. Nuff said.