A SHAMBLE OF CHARVELS!!!

Which is your favourite Charvel here? The amp is a Yamaha THR10X using my own custom preset made in the THR Editor. Enjoy! :)

[@fattystools]

Hey guy. I'm a 52 year old guy that's been playing for 40 of those years. I stumbled on this video of you noodling with all of your Charvels. Can I just say that YOU'RE FUCKING PHENOMENAL!!!! I was absolutely blown away by your precision and phrasing,2 things that a lot of young flashy players kind of ignore in favor of all out speed. Also,your whammy bar prowess is reminiscent of the fellow with the 3 lettered last name and the monkey grip guitars. 8-) Keep it up buddy,you're destined for some great things provided you keep your head on straight and keep all the "outside trappings" in moderation. ;-) Oh yeah,and you have a new subscriber in this jaded old dude. Lol Keep rocking Cameron,you're a natural. \m/

[@CameronCooper]

Can I just say that this is one of the best comments I have ever received from anyone, that is so generous and I really appreciate that! I'm glad you enjoy my content too. I try to approach the more musical of playing besides going for pure speed. It really makes me feel warm inside reading comments like this. I don't know what else to say apart from thanks so much. You're truly ace! :)

[@smokinvalves]

@@CameronCooper 5 years ago he was 52 and now I'm that age too. Not gonna lie - it blows. I also love your phrasing. I'm a big fan of Rick Graham's insane legato but not so much fusion, so your improv ideas are closer to mine (though obviously not shit) don't know if you'll even see a comment on a 5 year old video but keep on showing us oldies how it's done.

[@christravis481]

I never get tired of listening, great stuff Cameron.

[@dirkweidmann1926]

What a nice Charvel collection! And you are a very very great guitar player. WOW!

[@Ears14U]

Great demo of several models. Thank you Cameron for the upload.

[@rogerphilabaum4563]

I love your blue San dimas! Love that color!

[@258lemons]

What a fine collection of guitars! Absolutely incredible playing too! Loved it!

[@CameronCooper]

Cheers so much :)

[@SuperNick090]

Awesome guitars and Amazing playing !!!

[@silent079]

Cameron, You never disappoint sir! Love your videos. It is because of you that I began playing guitar again. Keep up the good work!!!

[@danwillmann9193]

The closing ballad was the best!

[@vyacheslavkhrushch8151]

Because of your videos, I finally bought my own Charvel So Cal MIJ in red and I am absolutely happy about it!

[@KeithFine10]

Nice playing! Awesome guitar collection

[@fastimesmehotmaicom-yk4eq]

Awesome playing man!!!..incredible!!!

[@kingsammyc]

Awesome collection mate!

[@ljkj63]

i dont know u makem all sound great i could listen to this for hours good job !!

[@brokenchains]

Flawless Playing!!! I like the tele body the best because it reminds me of old school Mick Mars!!!

[@roosterj2599]

Real old school Mars is Gibson Flying V and Les Paul all the way. Circa 1981-84.

[@blackfender100]

Awesome playing Cameron !

[@kylebroadfoot1270]

FREEEEEDOM! I'm from Scotland by the way haha absolutely adore the braveheart bit you did at the end

[@sergeysavchenko9046]

You are the best!!! Good luck to you!

[@stevebarry8540]

Youth and style, fine, don't change, the good goes on Forever.

[@Strat517]

Love your taste of guitars and music/influences. I gravitate to those same melodies. great job dude!!

[@Strat517]

As far as pickups go, whats your favorite most versatile combo? With the Charvels I stick with stock. Love some your tones!

[@user-lj3tg4nk3e]

Hey, nice playing! I just ordered my first Charvel a few days ago. It's one of the new So Cal models in deep purple metallic with Duncan Distortion pickups. Can't wait for it to arrive!

[@davidruth6552]

You really inspire me man ur awesome and those charvels are to die for!

[@CameronCooper]

Cheers so much Alex :)

[@TonyFuentesTV]

Your best video by far! Superb playing, Cooper! Now finish your studies, get out of the bedroom and play in a band and record!!! Cheers!!

[@CameronCooper]

Cheers Tony so much Tony. Love your comments :)

[@davesaenz3732]

Making a good riff is much more difficult than having guitar skills. Look at Vai and Malmsteen, amazing guitar mechanics, but they never made a great song. Even Van Halen struggled to come up with great songs, but as a musician Eddie was much better than the aboved mentioned shredders.

[@eloyc.4354]

Dave Saenz what???? “You dont remember ill never forget”, “Liar”, “Far beyond the sun”, “Judas”, “heaven tonight”..... great songs!!!!

[@mindstorms44]

@@eloyc.4354 dejavu,queen is In love ,rising force,trilogy suite etc etc.......I'm with on this one.

[@mrgrinch4302]

@@davesaenz3732 For the Love of God is one of the best instrumentals out there

[@sonusworld5357]

Insanely Awesome 🤘🤘

[@captncrunch1726]

great playing! that telly is damn hot.

[@victorbingo3205]

My man can fuckin play! I've been playing for 35 yrs. All of them on charv/Jackson. This dude can play. Don't ever quit

[@dylanhardina]

That ending piece on the Silver Sparkle was beautiful!

[@CameronCooper]

Cheers Dylan, it was actually a re-arrangement of a re-arrangement of the theme for the film Braveheart. This theme was originally composed for bass!! Check out a guy called Zander Zon to see where this little piece came from. All of his vids are mind blowing even for a rock guitarist like myself :)

[@JH-jo9vi]

Hearing some eric johnson in ur playing. Sounds great ! Keep up the sweet video's !

[@desdeiclo6950]

Its right time to play Iron Maiden covers Somewhere in time with those Charvels.👍great video and guitars.

[@jimjim7008]

Awesome playing mate! The San Dimas guitars with JB/59 are music to ears.

[@bluesdriver6354]

Very nice!!!

[@Andrew-ry7iw]

You have even more Charvels than I do!

[@scottb1518]

I always come back for that braveheart ending 🙌

[@bennybischoff4913]

Braveheart theme at the end? Fantastic playing!

[@Ibaneddie76]

Man you nailed Vai's sound 100%

[@jdthechamp]

Couldn't play it better myself!!

[@MrC_5150]

My favorite Charvel is the one you happen to be playing. But that Candy Blue Charvel near the end of the video sounds pretty fucking amazing!!

[@user-io1oi2fr5c]

Orange Flake The Best! Great Intonation and tone!!! Autentic Charvel custom sound!

[@michaeldiamond76]

sweet collection I have a couple myself

[@BrentIraEnman]

Always liked the silver sparkle, impossible to find now! Great playing BTW

[@ekanuari725]

awesome video

[@lueysixty-six7300]

Joy!!! What awesomeness! You do not run out of tricks or runs or licks or something new to melt our faces with, do ya..?! Love your unabashed 80's shred approach. Love your Charvels, too. Great video! P.S. What was that last song? I know it was a movie theme, but can't think of which one. So poignant!

[@user-dj9lh1vu2s]

So cool!!!

[@SuperDimeslime333]

Dude that was the best vid ive seen for ages-couldnt take my eyes if the screen. All those charvels are beautiful and your playing is top notch-precision is unbelievable! This vid will be fowarded to my amigo who is a Charvel officinado!! Incredible work, dude!

[@CameronCooper]

Cheers so much I really appreciate the comment. That's amazing, thanks for forwarding it to a friend. I'll try sending it to Charvel and see what they think :)

[@SuperDimeslime333]

+Cameron Cooper if charvel see u playin like that, i seriously wouldnt be suprised if an endorsement/signature model for u became available. DO IT, cam!

[@SuperDimeslime333]

+Cameron Cooper Also just got word from my friend-he is now subscribed to your vids and says your white charvel is his top pick. :]

[@CameronCooper]

Thats great thanks so much again! That would be so cool to make a signature model with Charvel :)

[@danielleva5519]

You should do a video ranking your top 10 favorite guitars you own

[@gameroftheyear1000]

0:28-1:03 I really got that Steve Vai Vibe. Well done!

[@guitarstruggles3140]

Totally rockin brother!

[@CameronCooper]

Thanks :)

[@kenmasters007]

My fav is the orange flake.. should do an updated vid on this considering the latest models from charvel

[@brettshawver2983]

Dude - amazing! I saw you playing with Steel Panther 17 Girls in a Row I think. That was just incredible too. Love your playing & love that Charvel collection! I've always wanted the Tele-shaped but have never pulled the trigger yet. But after watching this - I HAVE TO get one now!! Do you like the way it sounds or does it have that airy-mid tone? I mean it sounds great when you're playing it but compared to your others, which would you get? I already have a super-strat type & am looking for something different. Any thoughts on that? Keep doing the good stuff!! 🤘🤘

[@JosephMile]

All of them are good, but the SD+rosewood is my fav. combo \m/

[@tommykicksass]

Damn Cam, this is a sick collection. And they all sound great. My favorite? The Candy Purple Tele. What a beauty!!! I got 2 Japanese: So-Cal in red and a San Dimas in black. Prefer the red with the DiMarzios. Take care and lock your door! ;-)

[@CameronCooper]

tommykicksass Thanks so much Tommy!!

[@stephenmooreguitaruk8365]

Sick playing mate, I’m 44 played all my life on and off, and still not as good as you.. awesome!!

[@artvandelay3650]

you are so good. how do I get as good as you? I know my major scales and I can improvise that and thats about it.

[@tattoofred]

Greats guitars! ;)

[@JesseLeeKing]

I love that orange one

[@JesseLeeKing]

And the candy purple one lol as I said before I bought the pro charvel San dimas metallic deep purple one after watching you play one.

[@johnchang7]

Duncans all the way

[@desdeiclo6950]

From the coast of gold.... across the seven seas, i 'm travelling on,far and wide...

[@dutelatte2154]

Is there a lot of difference from the made in Japan and Made in Mexico ones? I know the made in Japan are hard to get now, but somehow I always wanted one of those.

[@bobbyruggs808]

Your lead playng is always insane but I really loved that clean outro piece. Is that your song or a cover? Great stuff.

[@danielguest7841]

Does the Zack Wylde EMG's come with built in chorus and delay?

[@raynardsgrt]

where can i get these guitars in australia??

[@ryanjames8279]

Was that one riff from a journey song?

[@JH-jo9vi]

Which is ur favorite set of pickups ? I tend to lean towards the dimarzio's even though i'm a huge s. duncan fan !

[@johncooper6265]

Both are good... Quite different though.... Keep an eye out for his pariah pickups review over the next few days

[@galking371]

Hey Cameron, was wandering if you could maybe make a video sometime of how you setup one of your guitars (preferably with a floyd-rose). They always look so clean and sound great, especially intonation wise so it would be really great if you showed how to do it the right way (for all the people who aren't really sure what they are doing, like me :D)

[@CameronCooper]

Hi Cheers so much for your comment I really appreciate it.. I actually don't have my guitars set up really, they're just the same as they were when I first got them. I don't like to fiddle with the guitars because I honestly have no idea what I am doing either. I just learn to play them as they are and adapt to each guitar. I wouldn't want to make a video if I didn't know what I was doing because I would probably give out bad advice I'm hating to say. I always recommend getting people's guitars set up by a professional guitar tech. With regards to set up, I like a medium action, and perhaps a hint of back play on my floyd rose. I honestly don't use the the floyd rose much at all. I just like to have one because it has rock solid tuning stability :)

[@johncooper6265]

Cameron.... now, don't forget your personal guitar tech guru..aka...your Dad ha ha!

[@CameronCooper]

+John Cooper Of course we can't forget that. ☺

[@johncooper6265]

Hi - I am Cam's dad and generally the one who sets guitars up etc. I am sure we could sort some advice out for you...with a floyd you just have to be quite delicate in the set up and often have to adjust the springs at rear, plus the main posts to get action right...bit fiddly. For intonation, Cam could show this to your easily...you could use natural harmonics or a basic tuner.

[@indradnyuts8417]

How setting tone evh cathedral

[@rafikolivier]

thanks it's great France Montpellier

[@shakeyjonez]

So after playing the Mexican, Japanese and I assume the the USA built versions. What are the main differences you have noticed? Which do you think is the best overall? I’m guessing the Japanese versions are the best?

[@CameronCooper]

All of them are designed to do the same job and are excellent! I prefer the mexican models because you get a better variety of tones as well as exceptional quality for a guitar from that price range. The japanese were great for their simplicity and phenomenal tone, plus came with a hard case so if you wanted the best all round package defintely the japanese made. The USA made Charvels are insanely good, but you're playing way more for a guitar that says 'Made In USA' on it. It basically comes down to what your budget is and what you prefer the look of. I do think the USA models have better finishes. Never underestimate the Korean made Charvels too! Just as good as mexican if not better.

[@freelsw]

Hi from Colombia, why you don't have a CHARVEL® USA SELECT SAN DIMAS® STYLE 1 HSS FR, I'm close to buy one and I would like to know your opinion. Thanks!

[@CameronCooper]

Hi there! I'd rather spend the money on 2 mexican Charvels.

[@rgcross4459]

Man you rock Cameron....got one question, what's the name of that song you're playing at the end of this video? I know it's from the movie Braveheart...I've always wanted to learn that song...Thanks ...

[@CameronCooper]

Carl Cross Hi Carl. Thanks very much for your comment. This is the main theme from Braveheart. I don't think it has a particular name as such. You should check out the bassist, Zander Zon, playing it. Truly phenomenal. :)

[@mcsuckalives2302]

This is a true compliment!! Keep that in mind when i say, youre the kinda kid ( i know youre not a kid, im 47 and either way it helps my saying) that when i see and hear play,,, i wanna smash my guitar over your head. Keep it going, best of luck!!!

[@CameronCooper]

Not sure how I feel about the violent twist to your compliment but I will accept your best wishes. Thank you very much!

[@jasonmatify]

great collection man and great playing ! but why so many charvels??

[@CameronCooper]

They're just my kind of guitar really, each with it's own different character. They look great, feel great and most importantly they sound amazing. I'll probably never feel the same about any other guitars. :)

[@raidyadwiky2876]

Hi! How do you clean dirt from charvel maple fretboard?

[@CameronCooper]

Lemon oil usually

[@Ibaneddie76]

You rip man, I own that blue one too it's a monster. I want the slime green san dimas.

[@jessefildesmusic]

Nice playing Cam! How do you afford all these guitars?! haha

[@CameronCooper]

Cheers Jesse. I'm incredibly fortunate to have a very musical family, my father especially who was a guitarist for may years but has now become a shrewd collector :). We have purchased almost all of our guitars and equipment second-hand and as a result saved tonnes of money on guitars. It took a lot of patience but over the years we have gradually acquired many bargains, a majority of which were bought for under half price :)

[@user-ow3ew6ni8b]

Purple charvel is great!!!

[@johncooper6265]

It was a real bargain on ebay...had to shell out less than 300 to buy it a few years back

[@chriswhite8860]

What's the song at 3:50 I can hear it but cannot think of the name it's killing me lol Help !

[@jasonsheeley2814]

What pedalboards are you using

[@paulogp4629]

I've selling my body to buy ONE Charvel... So I watch this: a guy with 100 Charvels. Thank you.

[@julieonlyliesones9979]

Panther for life \m/

[@freaky425]

the outro you played is a song or your own creation? :) beautiful

[@paulsayce1432]

Braveheart

[@Richard-wt3uz]

Don't the Mexican so cal and Mexican San Dimas have different pick Ups? Thought the so cal had had the Seymour distortion pick ups and San Dimas had the jb and 59

[@CameronCooper]

Richard 12 That's correct

[@Richard-wt3uz]

Gotcha. Thnx

[@Richard-wt3uz]

I didn't realize the the silver flake one was a super stock. I thought it was just the so cal.

[@johncooper6265]

Yes, there were two super stocks....silver flake so cal and the sunset orange flake san dimas.... both came out in 2014 and we own both...nice guitars, very well made too!

[@antoniomedina4362]

i want it all

[@metallion7210]

MIA and MIJ sounded the best to me , fuller tone more sustain and bite . Cameron your Opinion?

[@CameronCooper]

MetalLion I don't mean for this to be an awkward response but I love them all. I wouldn't put the MIJ or MIA guitars above the MIM guitars when it comes to sound. Although I must confess that the Japanese guitars feel great compared to the others. They just have a different character somehow

[@monterey356]

What was that song at the end? The picky ballad one ?

[@CameronCooper]

G Star The main theme from Braveheart :)

[@monterey356]

Cameron Cooper hahaaahaaa great stuff.. sounded like an old school rock classic. Keep it up mate, excellent playing as per.

[@MrC_5150]

Holy fucking schmoly! Rock star!!!

[@HiredGoonage]

so are you more of a Dimarzio dude or a Seymour Duncan dude? Nice to have the options of both obviously.

[@CameronCooper]

Hired Goonage I honestly don't mind either way. Probably prefer Seymour Duncans

[@macbie750]

HI Cam! How was the Steve Vai show? Did you meet him?

[@CameronCooper]

You'll be seeing a vlog really really soon, all will be revealed ;)

[@paulogp4629]

Willian Wallace loved this video. I'm sure!

[@PhillipMoita]

Thanks my friend! Amp and pedals?

[@CameronCooper]

Just a Yamaha THR10X. No pedals, just a guitar and an amp :)

[@PhillipMoita]

Cameron Cooper And the delay?

[@CameronCooper]

Comes from the amp :)

[@mooseknuckle9657]

If you want closer to the Wylde sound you have to use a Les Paul with Emg's. I have big hands and can still jam on a Paul.I jammed on a new Wylde guitar and kept popping the strings out of the bridge.You need a Paul.

[@mooseknuckle9657]

@@johncooper6265 my first comment wasn't "macho" as you put it. It didn't show up I guess. I said I really enjoyed Cameron's playing and tone and that's why I watched his videos. I like Charvels as well as Les Pauls.If he chooses to play Telecasters that's his prerogative.I thought you were ignoring that comment.Just my 2 cents.

[@deltawhiskey1398]

dude.....that's what...about $8-10,000 dollars worth of Charvels?.....nice collection.

[@johncooper6265]

And this video was recorded about three years ago....we just love charvels and will keep collecting... Lots were bought second hand very cheap on ebay and gumtree

[@gazharrer]

Yehhh

[@jerrydossantos8830]

eu gosto de guitarra a sim com lavanca

[@amimbari]

hey Cameron, come join our Charvel FB page and chat about all those different models :) facebook .com/groups/charvelguitars/

[@paulsayce1432]

To my ears, the purple tele sounded really beefy compared to the strat shapes. Less highs.

[@TheVel94]

Do you know what that first riff he played with it was? It sounded awesome

[@yonikup2865]

@@TheVel94 eatin aint cheatin by steel panther. Great riff indeed. Check out van halens' unchained. Very similar riff

[@sherrigaskin5656]

Oh yeah, i almost forgot. Not under any circumstance is a Tele body acceptable as a gunslingers weapon of choice. Just sayin'. 😁. Steve

[@briancatalina8679]

Would you like to donate one of those san dimas to a really broke as hell guy?

[@rdoetjes]

@2:53 Gangbang in the old folks home ;)

[@darrenlay3198]

Were any of them made by Wayne Charvel at all. If not then they were made with his name only if you want a Wayne Charvel guitar they are called Wayne guitars now him and his son Michael make them out of Paradise California. They pay attention to detail any and every way you can and the sound is phenomenal real Charvels made by Wayne Charvel

[@CameronCooper]

I'd argue it's a REAL Charvel if it has his name on. They're brilliant guitars, beautifully designed and crafted - perfectly reproducing Wayne's designs and ideas as well as evolving them. It's like saying a USA Fender Strat is not a REAL Fender because Leo himself didn't make it. You could say the same about Marshall amps. They all perform as their creators originally intended, whether or not they're dead or alive.

[@capitantem]

This is evil!