Big Hairy Guitars - Zakk Wylde... the shaved years

[@bingefeller]

Pre-beard Zakk was his best playing and tone IMO.

[@ayeapprove]

No More Tears = Zakk peaking

[@mikeconway5040]

Best singing too

[@instrumentalist28]

Probably because he pretty much didn't use a wah pedal

[@angusorvid8840]

I couldn't agree more.

[@angusorvid8840]

@@ayeapprove He got too comfortable with fame after Tears and sort of let himself go. His playing also got a bit sloppy.

[@blcouch]

Best Zakk tone vid on KZbin. Period. Outstanding my friend.

[@blackfender100]

This is great .Check out circle of tone Here on the tube he Just did an Ozzy tone super also all his stuff is good.

[@nicktrierweiler3690]

Well done sir, well done! Bravo!

[@SteveKaynan]

Couldn't agree more! This video is almost too good to be true!

[@chrisretro81]

Sounds like the original, I revisit this every so often. Epic

[@philfrank5601]

The playing is about as close as it gets as well, which is a huge part of the tone.

[@stormedbyhippiesc3966]

Best Zakk vid for sure. Heavier than the guilt from my last 2 marriages

[@fredricksoncausey9772]

Lol..damn good one..boss!!

[@guitarlair]

holy shit, I'm shocked... that's the closest I've ever listened to Zakk's tone, you nailed every single detail of it!! AMAZING

[@Ninuzzo]

just started to smile while you started playing miracle man - the whole sound was just SO MUCH on point ! and your playin too

[@HBNF721]

As people have mentioned below those interested in Zakk's tone of this era and many might not know and enjoy is his "solo band/work" called "Pride and Glory" - Some of his strongest guitar work outside of "No More Tears" and early Black Label - IMO

[@hollywoodjakespeed8354]

That Zakk tone lives in that Lee Jackson preamp/power amp combo. I still have mine from the late ‘80s.

[@leetf]

I always loved Zakks sound on those albums,thanks for this.

[@taylorpenunuri8677]

Dude, I absolutely LOVE your presentation style! Keep these coming, this is the kind of stuff us hardcore guitar nerds FREAK about. Props on the playing as well, super crisp and tight technique, love it!

[@raysmetaltracks6782]

I come back to this video from time to time - just cant get over how killer that tone is, and how well you nailed it!! Not to mention how well you nailed Zakk's playing style! Love the history on this stuff - thanks Michael!!

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

I was sent here thanks to Euge Valovirta's page... and he is right, Zakk's tone and rig explanation is absolutely killer! Thanks Michael!

[@abnzg]

Saw P&G in a small club in 94, Zakk was playing the bullseye LP into a 2203 half stack with a few pedals on the floor. It was one of the hugest guitar sounds I've ever heard. I couldn't believe that tone was coming out of such a simple, almost "budget" rig.

[@jhonackerman9624]

You are now one of my favorite earthlings. Such Excellent attention to detail. So great.

[@thesunabsolute]

Amazing job! I have to admit, I had to ask myself "how the hell does this dude own so much gear?"... Then I realized you're THE Michael Nielsen, Hollywood composer extraordinaire. I really dug your work on Forza 6. Cool guitar channel. Subbed.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

+Elliot Grey Hahaha! Thanks Elliot! I'm still trying to become the all lowercase "the" Michael Nielsen! ;)

[@dagoelius]

"I dont Wanna Change the World" is the best riff off No more Tears.

[@bobjoe7508]

Closest I've ever heard anyone get to the golden Zakk tones! Some of my favorite tones ever, and I keep coming back to those albums.

[@PashStratton]

This is so damn cool man! You've absolutely NAILED that. Your run through of Miracle Man gave me goosebumps!

[@SoCal71RS]

Wow! Definitely nailed the sound and the playing was fantastic!

[@stevekent]

Wow, I was 17 when No Rest for the Wicked was released here in the UK and I was totally blown away by the tone! I've never heard anyone reproduce it...until now! Outstanding job and if I closed my eyes I couldn't tell if Zakk were playing or not! Brilliant! 💪🏼👍🏻🤟🏻🎸

[@LambChopper678]

Absolutely fantastic video and great playing. Subbed 👊🏻

[@chrismauro3915]

Awesome and this is the definitive ZW tone video. Done. You nailed it. Awesome playing as always and nothing short best tonechaser videos on the web.

[@DoktorDamage]

I've searched ALL OVER KZbin on how to get Zakk's sound, (Not that I want it for myself), just to hear what ppl are doing, and yours is THE BEST out there !!!

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Thank you sir! I was one of my first videos. I WISH I did a better job documenting the sound so that I can refer back to it. I DID make Kemper profiles of the sounds that day... so at least those are still around.

[@stuntman_mike]

Awesome tone! If I closed my eyes I’d swear it was Zakk playing!

[@mr.timebombman2230]

No Rest for the Wicked is definitely my favorite post-Randy and Jake.

[@thetonekingofficial]

outstanding! You nailed the tones!!

[@Bo-Yan]

Dear Michael, your videos and guitar tones are amazing, you are absolute virtuoso, my respects! You blew my head away with your killing sound! Wow!

[@johnmunder7107]

Jesus....I mean damn it doesn't get any better than that. Wow....blown away. Just like listening to the albums.

[@hogie1259]

I always come back to this video every couple months for a little inspiration. Damn Michael, not only do your mixes kick ass, but your playing....buhjeebus!

[@darkfrost1901]

The early days of Zakk were the best years.

[@duncanh6045]

Shaved years, the best years !! Now I'd love to see the Pride & Glory years :) Book of Shadows too

[@mattnolan3117]

man...this is still my fav Zakk sound ever!! and you do him justice Mick!!!

[@philfrank5601]

Dude, this ain't the first time I've had my jaw hit the floor with how DEAD ON you get with these tones! Amazing!

[@drunyon08]

Holy shit! Man I think Zakk would be impressed as well as the producer. That tone is spot on great job!!!!!

[@thedutchman6147]

Dude you can shred! Awesome sound and you play those songs perfectly. I’ve always been a big fan of Zakk Wyldes(met him on the “No More Yours Tour” in Charlotte, and he and Dimebag and EVH and Randy Rhoads are my favorite guitar players!

[@emgex]

Damn No more Tears and No rest for the WIcked were such impactful Albums and had so much FKn epic RIffage and melodic Solos its crazy.

[@Basedboomerchadbear]

This is EPIC. Channel is a literal goldmine. Unreal.

[@FlashGrover]

Fark! Amazing tones - that sounds just like Zakk. Incredible playing!

[@MatoMisik]

Great JOB Michael! "The young" Zakk is still the best rock guitarist for me. Thank you for this video :)

[@cornraft]

Dude. Definitely best ZAKK tone. Holy shit. I guess I’ve been living under a rock. I’m just seeing this.

[@rayfoster4339]

whoa blew me away dude ...serious tone and playing just wow

[@robertrogers2395]

Fantastic.

[@HeavyInHawaii]

That was the coolest Zakk tone. You nailed it. The playing was spot on man!

[@olystercrowley]

Incredible tone !!

[@scottanderson6807]

Little known fact: the Hendrix wah in the chain makes all the difference. It doesnt have to be on but having it in the chain is the secret sauce.

[@stereointellect]

Dude that era of zakk was so influential for me… “pride and glory “ left such an indelible imprint on me not to mention tons of other things zakk did

[@bwgti]

Before this video. I had only seen a few here and there. I thought Michael was just a dad with some cool gear. After watching this I realized something was up. So great you have entire career doing this. I think this is just a tiny fun part though from what I have seen. And thanks for taking time to share your experience and knowledge. Your 80s Ozzy stuff is always dead on. Especially on this video!

[@alward6700]

fantastic history of Zack's sound and playing!!!

[@danthrax7407]

Every time I see this video I enjoy more, and I maybe seen it 500 times!!!

[@danafoxx6587]

Thank you for dissecting Zakk's tone. Always wondered about it.

[@_garebear]

Damn man you not only nail the tone and inflections awesome but also the actual play style and pick texturing. I almost want to cut some vocals on those.

[@tone-talk]

I love your playing in this video! Killer tones dude

[@jklsr55]

This is hands down the best guitar channel on KZbin... Period.

[@iansomers5703]

Another phenomenal specimen of audio archaeology and re-creation!

[@ajlsoundwave]

Excellent - the lead work starting at 4:37 with the sunburst LP... spot on; well actually it's all spot on! but really enjoyed the lead sounds you get with the sunburst LP...always look forward to your videos! Great stuff Mr. Nielsen!

[@BigHairyGuitars]

+i6Gunner Thanks i6! I've been working on that solo for roughly 26 years... I just about got it down. haha I really liked the EMG's in my Les Paul. I wish I could clone that guitar so I could have 1 with EMG's and another with Lollars.

[@SSvebor]

Spot on.

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

I don't know how but I have just discovered your Nuno vid yesterday,subbed before it was even over. You are enjoyable to watch not only in delivery and obviousely skill, but you seem genuinely authentic with no gimmicky schtick or trying to be overly clever or funny. Thank you and can't wait to see more of these....Be blessed and Merry Christmas.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Thank you brotha!

[@phhuynh9881]

Michael you are the real Zakk Wylde!!AWESOME

[@MrGuerillaVideo]

That’s when Zakk‘s playing really inspired me... No more Tears, Pride and Glory.... awesome stuff!!! these days I can’t even listen to his playing anymore :-(

[@Ranch5150SkinWalker]

Thanks. Early Zakk stuff is so cool. You really nailed it.

[@ZombieMonkeyDeathbox]

Absolutely nailed those tones even more so than usual.

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

I have to say that I love this video and I even share it with my friends because I love the tone that you came up with.

[@joegigliotti4301]

totally nailed the sounds!, killer playing, production as always. awesome stuff.

[@alwsfaction]

One of the most cleanest playing and best sounding guitar solos on youtube.

[@haryygeros7528]

Miracle Man is outdtanding as all the tones! Congrats man!

[@AndreiGrozea]

Alexi Laiho also used the GP-1000 on every Children of Bodom record as far as I know, love that sound so much

[@gdscheiwe01]

Finally an American artist as entertaining as the Andertons gang that plays as sweetly as Johan Segeborn. Awesome videos, SUBSCRIBED!

[@fullmetalsal]

Graden Scheiwe agreed. Michael is less Andertons chatter and more playing

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Thanks guys!!! I hope to get back to making vids soon.

[@blackfender100]

Great tone and playing sounds superb !

[@Chance-ry1hq]

Damn...Son! I love real talent, and the hard work behind it. Thanks for the views into your world.

[@DamianS1893]

Excellent recapturing of Zach's Sounds

[@mattbenson2607]

Fantastic tone and execution!!!

[@wolfgang4136]

Awesome tones!!!!!!

[@jazztom86]

my god, Zakk's comping was so creative, without leaving any emptiness putting in fills here and there between one riff and one chord. It's what you need when you have only one guitar in the band. Great great great comping. Too bad it stopped as soon as he started with BLS, where he fell into the cheap flat beer drinking metal crap and became a shadow of his former self. Great job with the sounds and the playing!!!

[@peachmelba1000]

My favorite times in bands has always been as the only guitarist. It always forced me to come up with harmonically interesting ideas, and with the right bassist, you can really create textured compositions, regardless of genre.

[@BrandonEht]

I liked a lot of his BLS music. It’s his Ozzy music that has sucked since Ozzmosis

[@Ky_fan]

All the way around, phenomenal. Nailed the tone and the chops! Kudos

[@Nightwinflyer]

I find myself coming back to this video often, something about it makes me happy. Maybe it connects on a nostalgic level as this album (NMT) was the soundtrack to my formitive years. But anyway, I so enjoy this one!

[@nonsenseinmyhead9016]

Yeah, you nailed him dude. You’ve been playing for a while man, because you nailed his vibrato...so important. Most vids I see they never nail the vibrato right, and that’s one way to kill a song out of the gate. Great work man.

[@johnmoser2689]

Awesome dead on sound and playing fantastic job.... I always thought Zach was incredible during the shaven years too Thanks for a great video Now you got me all jazzed up and stoked for more old Ozzy stuff

[@johnnytruck2009]

Dude.. You killed it like you wrote it. Bravo!!!

[@petesorensenguitar]

Great vid. I'm working on a Zakk preset on my Axe-Fx III Mk II and it's a dream come true having everything he used at my disposal.

[@TipicoGamer666]

zakk mild era, your channel is great

[@fedeblas11]

This is the big answer i waited all my life, thanx!

[@TheGuitarNerdShow]

Dude! That E bend towards the end of the Mr Tinkertrain solo - all the extraneous string noise - you nailed it!

[@romusromulus]

İ always loved pride and glory, that was very honest work

[@angusorvid8840]

Zakk's best tone was on the first two Ozzy albums. I remember reading an interview with Zakk when he was recording No Rest. At that point he had not settled on using an LP and mentioned experimenting with strats loaded with Duncan Hot Rails. Eventually he settled on the LP with the 81/85 set. I've been using EMGs myself, along with other pickups, since about '86. They do something very special to a guitar if that's what you're looking for. When it comes to clarity and response with high gain it's hard to beat an 81. He also mentioned the Lee Jackson Metaltronix amps and something about a Jubilee and Boss Distortion. I've always been a Jake fan, but I think Zakk held his own. I saw him a few times with Ozzy on No Rest and Tears. Great player with a very high fidelity live tone that emphasises his monstrous high speed alternate picking ability which is the main thing that sets him apart from most players.

[@jonwanrocks]

interesting they used the Aphex Aural Exciter for the bottom end. i work at a local FM radio station and we still use the Aural Exciter but in the opposite application, to goose the highs. but not surprising at ALL. i have the 4210 model of the JCM800 combo and there is ZERO bottom end on that sucker

[@ayewhaddupdoe]

Miracle Man lead is where I learned down down up picking. Can't believe that was probably 20 years ago. And here I thought I was still "young". I remember Zakk had a video where he shows you how to play it, and then goes "...and that's Miracle Man", and that phrase became a running joke between my other guitar player/friend and myself. To this day, when one of us plays something that impresses the other, it's "..and that's Miracle Man" TLDR I'm old

[@1981SG]

Amazing playing, nailed the tone!!!

[@jasonveall88]

Really enjoyed the video MIchael and the others you have done with Nuno and the kit reviews. But I would love it if you would something like this Zakk video on the sound Zakk used on the Pride and glory record and live around that time. Simple live rig but amazing sounding.

[@johnguilbert1349]

SOLID! Greay playing, and Zakk info! I love my Yamaha SPX90II and REV7 processors.

[@mydayis5]

Miracle Man was the first song Zakk wrote with Ozzy. Also the first song on the NRFTW album. Personally I don’t think Zakk ever sounded better than that again!

[@brpadington]

I just realized my Yamaha Magicstomp has the SPX effects built in. Time to jam.

[@shannonmoyers1275]

You nailed that tone! Your playing is flawless!

[@ivorharden]

The tone on the Ozzy albums are still insane to this day.

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Awesome.....this was amazing!...you play as good as zakk Mike!

[@butterflywing61]

Absolute kickass playing and sound! Outta the park!

[@nathansongne9790]

This is one of my favorite videos on KZbin, very informative and great playing. You know your shit, can't wait for more.

[@joshstivers9042]

Dude your my new hero! Subbed...Thanks so much for making these videos!

[@jasonboles6754]

Best miracle man cover ever.

[@dustinscott5628]

Just found your channel, I'm amazed that I havent to this point because I love what you're doing man!!

[@axeslinger]

HOLY S^*%!!! DUDE YOUR A MONSTER ON GUITAR! WOW. Great youtube video. You NAILED the tones for each album/song. Incredible. AHAHA.

[@DiscoD777]

Best demo of any Lee Jackson product

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Thanks Disco! I still have to do a real demo of the LJ gear.