ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man (Cover)

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11 жыл бұрын

For TABS and BACKING TRACKS, check out:
gewerh44.blogspot.com
This is my cover to my favourite ZZ Top song, Sharp Dressed Man, off the "Eliminator" album (1983).
I used a backing track that has drums, bass, synth and vocals only. I took care of the guitars.
I recorded my cover just like the album version, same number of guitars and same positions in the mix.
I hope you like this video.
Thanks for watching!
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I recorded the guitars using my Marshall MA50c. If youre interested on my settings, here they are:
OD channel + boost
Gain: 4
Bass: 8
Mid: 10
Treble: 5
Volume: 5
Reverb: 0
Resonance: 5
Presence: 7

Пікірлер: 499

@Zamppa86 10 жыл бұрын

Most rocking and "heavy sounding" cover of the awesome song! Into favourites this goes!

@gewerh44 10 жыл бұрын

thanks mate :D

@danielknuttel830 6 жыл бұрын

Every time I Hear this Solo my none existing beard grows 20cm

@tfajsh 5 жыл бұрын

No other band creates such a wave effect with their sound. You feel like you are in flight when you hear their music

@rogersocalbeaches5734 8 жыл бұрын

Damm, thats alot of music coming out of one guitar. Were gonna just call this one a masterpiece and appreciate it for what it is.

@gewerh44 8 жыл бұрын

+Roger SoCalBeaches youre very kind, Roger, thanks man!

@AbbeyRoadkill1 5 жыл бұрын

1st solo: 01:19 2nd solo: 02:51

@CBRuRedE1 3 жыл бұрын

59 dislikes? The air is thick with envy. Kick ass cover!

@watersmoke1114 14 күн бұрын

I am very critical when it does not sound right, but you nailed it and this is really helpful

@CBRuRedE1 4 жыл бұрын

Everything about this screams perfection! Bloody well done, my man.

@PP7Silenced 6 жыл бұрын

Love how a well tuned guitar with a bit of distortion can sing. I can't stop watching this dance on the scales. Such a great song. Well done.

@gewerh44 6 жыл бұрын

Blade Runner 07, wow, thanks man. I really appreciate it!

@malepartd 4 жыл бұрын

I cannot *NOT* play it again and again. By far the best "cover" I've heard of this song. I tried to play the song all by myself... The way you recorded the video, it's easy to "deconstruct" and understand each part.

@gewerh44 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Im glad this humble video is helpful to learn the song, thats what I was going for. Rock on!

@quickdeuce 9 жыл бұрын

BY THA GODS Gewerh44, this is still my favorite cover you've posted to KZfaq!!! I swear I've watched and listened to your cover of this ZZ top standard and NEVER, NEVER tire of watching how masterfully you play,,, and how masterfully you have edited this video!! You are absolutely awesome!! Thank you so much for putting so much effort into creating your videos,, for most obviously "loving the guitar" and for sharing your immense talent with we KZfaq fans!!

@gewerh44 9 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks John, youre very kind my friend. This cover means a lot to me and its awesome to read this, even more coming from you, thank you mate :)

@pedroebarbosac 4 жыл бұрын

Man you rock. Can’t even understand how there’s a dislike button available for this awesome videos.

@gewerh44 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man for the kind comment 🙏

@gewerh44 11 жыл бұрын

and youre always kind to me, I really appreciate it :) I try to keep up with the comments. Until some months ago I used to answer daily to all my comment,s but now I dont have as much time, but I try to check them regularly

@gewerh44 11 жыл бұрын

yes it was. I want to make more covers of this band and other great ones. But the best song always get more copyright issues :P thanks for stopping by again, my friend!

@d4nn7r 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for including the third guitar part during the second solo. It is never usually covered and yet to me is such a distinctive and satisfying addition to the sound.

@gewerh44 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I like to pay respect that way to the guitar work in a song, no matter how simple it might be for somebody.

@gmf2112 2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done. In my opinion this is the best cover I've seen of this song. And you added some of your own flavor at the end.Great job!

@markmarsh27 6 жыл бұрын

I've seen about 29 Sharp Dressed lesson videos and yours is The Best PERIOD. ... sounds EXACTLY like Billy ....well done

@gewerh44 6 жыл бұрын

Mark Marsh thanks mate. Youre very kind. Im glad it helped you out

@dilberthreyes182 2 жыл бұрын

wow wow este es el mejor cover que he visto de esta cancion ... hizo la version STUDIO la original gran trabajo ... muy bueno

@hpresses 2 жыл бұрын

Really nicely done. You really nailed all the tiny nuances and dynamics that Billy did. The feel obviously isn't the same as Billy's but definitely the best one I've seen. Spot on man! 🤟🏾

@oscar35575 4 күн бұрын

Absolutely fantastic!

@groundleaf865 8 жыл бұрын

Dude very impressive!

@gewerh44 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, mate!

@Desmond000007 6 жыл бұрын

How is this even possible?? Omg. So perfect

@gewerh44 6 жыл бұрын

Tommy Denda, thanks man!

@atoka2206 7 жыл бұрын

The whole cover is done very well, with excellent solos. But man That outro chord was so perfect, I got an eargasm

@gewerh44 7 жыл бұрын

haha, thanks mate, Im glad you liked this humble cover :)

@riley19762010 10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best cover I have ever seen...great Job.

@gewerh44 10 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@foadrightnow5725 8 жыл бұрын

Damn, Dude! You do some of THE best cover jams that I've seen on KZfaq. Or on the entire net for that mater. You've got the tone and all the little subtleties and nuances nailed! They sound SO much like the original version. Much props and respect! Liked and subbed, for sure

@gewerh44 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@kjinx074 11 жыл бұрын

My favorite ZZ Top Song too! Great job!!!! Always the best covers!

@timpennyan 11 жыл бұрын

Can't get enough of your covers, I like them better than the originals, keep on rockin"!

@vincentbeaulieu5300 2 жыл бұрын

WOW 🤘🤘 I was just looking for a guitar cover to look more closely into the riff and now im just blown away lol Great cover man !!!

@jsmc388 6 жыл бұрын

Nice cover, bravo

@colinnuttall9579 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it ! What rockin’ lil thang that wuz ! Well played.

@gewerh44 11 жыл бұрын

It was a nice coincidence. Some people, including me, believe that the cover makes a pickup sound more creamy and bassy, with notes more like melted (its hard to explain). A pickup without cover sounds clearer. Anyways I was looking for more of that creamy tone on my neck pickup. Later I realized thats how JP's classic guitar looks like ;)

@USMC_BABE38 5 жыл бұрын

All time partying song of the year love this song !!

@gewerh44 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, its also always in my partying playlist 😀

@tayseerthsareeda 5 жыл бұрын

A complete eargasm 😍😍

@Twinflame915 4 жыл бұрын

This sounds amazing love the electric guitar!!

@pqhkr2002 2 ай бұрын

You so nailed it that I feel it's ZZ Top made a cover of yours.

@quickdeuce 11 жыл бұрын

As always bud, MOST EXCELLENT! You're a joy to listen to. Thank you for sharing so we can enjoy. All the best.

@danielwischmeier8750 8 жыл бұрын

that is so awesome

@roxmuHoLLYShit 9 жыл бұрын

You makes everything look so easy, great job, love the cover !

@gewerh44 9 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend!

@jin6000 Жыл бұрын

Siiiiick cover! The best I've seeen yet. Amazing job. :)

@jimbeegle1092 8 жыл бұрын

That was amazing. Loved it

@gorgias1473 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect cover.

@ynyslochtyn 10 жыл бұрын

Shows clearly how song is played which is very educational. Nice one.

@gewerh44 10 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

@MogamboJack 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, real nice and effortless!

@dugglasmoran4047 10 жыл бұрын

thought I'd read some of your feedback as well..you are also a well spoken gentleman..thanks for the vid..

@gewerh44 10 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend, I appreciate it :)

@dickiedocker 2 жыл бұрын

I know it's simple but i love the black guitar piece. I don't think you really hear it as much when they play live but it's amazing on the Record 😍

@gewerh44 2 жыл бұрын

I love them little details

@mkhatore 2 жыл бұрын

Just beautifully done and demonstrated, thanks a lot

@TheValentineYeti 10 жыл бұрын

Outstanding as always!

@justinislandway3289 4 жыл бұрын

you are the man bro, just watched your since Ive been loving you cover too. awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@SciTrekMan 8 жыл бұрын

Holy crap! That has to be the best cover and video I've EVER seen!

@gewerh44 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate That means a lot!

@lamaryellowhawk5841 7 жыл бұрын

gewerh44 awesome

@jeanpat8946 5 жыл бұрын

The perfect cover very very impressive!!!

@germonicx1147 3 жыл бұрын

What tuning is this in mine never sounds this good

@gewerh44 3 жыл бұрын

Its just standard tuning EADGBE

@MichalisKopanos 11 жыл бұрын

excellent as always !!!

@israelcoutini6848 6 жыл бұрын

OOOOH, MY GOD! VERY, VERY GOOD! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

@gewerh44 6 жыл бұрын

Israel Matheus C. S. Coutini, thanks man. Youre very kind!

@adhshark 11 жыл бұрын

Gracias tocas súper bien saludos de mexico

@byrnesy194 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome work! Great cover!

@jtetrfs5367 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job on that outro solo!

@tonys2705 8 жыл бұрын

Hey man, you're fast becoming a favorite of mine..... Awesome job on Billy! You definitely have the knack for taking on the characteristics of the players you've learned, and that's quite a gift my friend! And I see that you don't mess around, you go for the greats...... You can't lose that way. In this business, it's all about talent and being visible. Let yourself be SEEN.. You have a very bright future ahead of you. Let everyone know who you are. Brilliant!! If we lived in the same town, I'd for sure come see you play... New Orleans is my home. If you ever pass through, let me know. Please.....

@gewerh44 11 жыл бұрын

its actually red :) I bought it on november last year. thanks for watching!

@alfonsoaraujo704 8 жыл бұрын

excelente cover , felicitaciones

@bethanyjacksoncanfield 2 жыл бұрын

I hope to be able play like that one day! That’s really cool and inspiring! Great work! You earned a like.

@cjr4286 Жыл бұрын

Ngl, this is even better than the original!

@johnsguitarmusicanddemos 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tone. Those P90 pickups sound heavy!

@Muzerino434 3 жыл бұрын

Very excellent job!

@lv426tb 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing cover...the way it should be.....don't mess with success.

@gewerh44 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@PlecerHollywood 11 жыл бұрын

sos un genio loco, muy buenos videos, tocas como la ostia... saludos desde las grutas argentina

@Scram_ 9 жыл бұрын

Defiantly my favourite cover, great job!

@gewerh44 9 жыл бұрын

thanks mate :D that means a lot

@juanbarros5506 9 жыл бұрын

I have to say, you nailed both, the tone and the notes! Congrats dude!

@gewerh44 9 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend ;)

@standufrene93 4 жыл бұрын

Great great job. Really good job.

@gewerh44 11 жыл бұрын

I have headphones connected to my interface. I just add the backing track to my project in my DAW and in my headphones I will listen to the backing track while I record my playing.

@Kebaldo 9 жыл бұрын

simply perfect

@gewerh44 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@TheDukeri 11 жыл бұрын

So good !!

@pedroebarbosac Жыл бұрын

Some fine music from the good ol´ state of Texas.

@allanmck 9 жыл бұрын

Dude! Damn I'm gonna have to check out your other vids now. Most excellent.

@gewerh44 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allan :)

@esutiana 9 жыл бұрын

Love the cover!

@gewerh44 9 жыл бұрын

thanks! ;)

@guitarvillain954 7 жыл бұрын

That was really awesome!

@Togglefree 5 жыл бұрын

Top notch ! Excellent !!

@SHEERRAA Ай бұрын

slaps so hard i love it!

@fluttershymlp5708 10 жыл бұрын

Cause Every girl is Crazy 'Bout a Sharp Dressed Man~ZZ Top

@ModelKing1000 10 жыл бұрын

NAILED the tone! Awesome job man!

@gewerh44 10 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

@stephhoy 7 жыл бұрын

That is BLOODY excellent !

@gewerh44 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steph!

@cps332 11 жыл бұрын

un placer a los sentidos auditivos...

@gewerh44 11 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend. Well, they do what most bands with only 1 guitarist do. Billy has to play the solos without rhythm guitar backing him. Also when he has to put the slide on for a solo, youd often stop listening to the guitar for a few seconds. Happend the same thing with Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin. But you rapidly forget the lack of rhythm guitar when listening for a while to the amazing skills and stage presence of this kind of lead guitarists.

@nicksmithworld 6 жыл бұрын

spot on..great cover

@gewerh44 6 жыл бұрын

nicksmithworld thanks man!

@Kratos21_HL 11 ай бұрын

I loved it! Nice job

@rva1945 8 жыл бұрын

Great great great!!!! I take my hat off to you.

@ModowanyPL 8 жыл бұрын

the best cover !!

@Felipe4663 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Good job! Like from Brazil.

@nieze 11 жыл бұрын

Your sound is flawless!!!!

@autocrow 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job!! Great cover. There is a lot going on solo wise! You nailed it! Liked and subbed!

@jamescassidy3995 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent dude ✊️✨

@MsColinmac 9 жыл бұрын

Flamin awesome mate!! .. note perfect .. I agree the best cover & video on KZfaq..

@gewerh44 9 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend, youre very kind :)

@sconz2 4 жыл бұрын

thats was ridiculously good, nice wan san

@johnmilner7603 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. I’ve played part of it in the past.

@scoutdocco 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, man, you saved me a lots of time.

@ACDCSHUT 10 жыл бұрын

wow amazing ! Bravo !

@gewerh44 10 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

@bespinach 11 жыл бұрын

Excelente!! Bien tocada!!!

@seanstark7369 3 жыл бұрын

Sick version

@gewerh44 11 жыл бұрын

its a seymour duncan alnico II pro the epi stock pickups (alnico classic I think they call them) are ok, but theyre not real pickups if you ask me. An epiphone les paul improves its sound a lot with some seymours, gibsons or dimarzios.