FAQ111 - MACHINE HEAD, 5 TIPS FOR YOUTUBE, LEFT HANDED SOLAR, DRAMA

[@OlaEnglund]

Morning everyone! Hope you have a positive Sunday!

[@thelieinbelieve6594]

Love Linus BTW. Hey how do we send you stuff. Got a couple ideas for Ola tasting shit. Love the FAQs!

[@benjiplaizier2935]

morning bro

[@Maybe_Its_Keira]

No

[@peyotepete4903]

Cheers from Oregon!

[@Rebar77_real]

Cheers buddy, most of us are still wasted from last night. Woo!

[@Eyce]

I mean, it makes sense that Cattle Decapitation has beef, it’s in the name

[@RaulEdu33]

LOL Ba Dum Tss 🥁🤣

[@DarkAvatar1313]

Also vegan jokes as well...

[@jeffreyschroder8004]

🤣🤣😎

[@b.scottfarthingsworth]

@@DarkAvatar1313 - please let there be a tsunami of vegan jokes right here

[@bestboy897]

Lol

[@21stcenturymetal31]

Thank you for putting out interesting content. The reason why this is so popular for some of us is because you regularly put entertaining content that has the aspiring guitarist in mind. Plus all the inside stuff most regular people would never know about without your input. Thank again !!

[@mabecka]

" I always wanted to offer left handed guitars and when I do, I want to make it right!" I see what you did there :):):):))

[@kapeczino]

Coffee with Vogg would be great.

[@21stcenturymetal31]

Totally agree !! His riffs are amazing ;)

[@unleash-hell6666]

Wpadłem w nałóg HELL YESS!! \DECAPITATED/!!🔥😈😈😈

[@rejiluz3465]

Saw you shred with Jared Dines, and I think you nailed it!...

[@othermyke]

Hey, how about coffee with ola with Keith Merrow? I can't be the only one who wants to see this. Hope all is well.

[@KeithMerrow]

We've talked about it. It'll happen eventually! I miss my old buddy Ola, so it would be great to catch up anyway.

[@bikesnbeerz]

@@KeithMerrow What's up Keith. Got one of your Artists series last week. Love the SS frets and pups etc. Killer axe.

[@BoozyBeggar]

@@KeithMerrow Hey, on that 7-string Seymour Duncan pickup comparison video, is there a name for that music you guys were playing?

[@nicksendeavours3582]

@@BoozyBeggar it is a song now. It's a part of the "Autarch" song from a band "Conquering Dystopia", where giants like Keith, Jeff Loomis, Alex Webster and Alex Rudinger created a bunch of awesome tracks together. If you are just discovering it -- i envy you so much.

[@BoozyBeggar]

@@nicksendeavours3582 Hey, thanks for the info.

[@NorthViewModelShop]

As a left handed player I thank you for all the option you do offer, I’m just not in a spot to buy a new guitar. I’m hoping that when I am solar will still be offering great left handed guitar

[@IPGuitars]

No Ola, thank YOU for being awesome :) It has been so damn cool seeing how your channel has sky rocketed over the years. All the work you've done to achieve this shows. You deserve all the good that has come of the channel!

[@gratrunka9755]

Hi, Ola! No question, just wanted to say my newest Solar guitar came in and it's awesome... was worth waiting several months! It's lemon neon and looks even more amazing in person than in the pictures. But I love all of my Solars. They've become my main guitars. Thanks for all of your (and Louise's) hard work!!!

[@nickrabauliman9164]

Ola, I love the Solar natural wood finish and look, I thoroughly enjoy your channel, and music since ever since. Big, musical influence for me guitar-wise, most especially the love for Dimebag!!! Thanks for all you do.

[@bskitchenriffs6522]

I've been watching your videos for years Ola as well as being a subscriber for just as long. I don't comment much but I have a question/constructive critique. You are reaching a plateau with subscription count. Why don't you go full time into KZbin? The guitar business is successful, your solo album is great, we need more of it! However, I think it's time to drop the bands and give KZbin 100%. You have the talent, personality and audience. Bring it to the next level! 1 million isn't a long shot if you dedicate more time. The other stuff like bands, etc. Is distracting you from true success. Much respect, Brandon

[@glendarrenwade6872]

you are right about eric, played in a band with him many years ago, was always super positive and always smiled..... and of course was great on the guitar.

[@gregg4164]

Well Ola, your channel is the only one I have alerts enabled too so your doing something right. I watch all your videos and cant remember one I did not like. Keep it up brother.

[@slax1313]

Thank you so much for answering my question.....it made my day....shit my year possibly...!!!!....absolutely love your content and always look forward to new videos...you inspire me all the time to be a better guitar player...and hopefully soon I will have one of your guitars in my hands....!!!....thank you again....hope you and your family have a great Sunday...

[@MikeBaars83]

I am glad you made the lefthanded A1.6 in black. It kicks the asses of my other guitars. But I think your customer service deserves some nice words too, they responded in like les than a day - on a sunday. That is pure class!

[@SpaceWolfHudson]

Matt Pike would be great for coffee with Ola :3 What do you think of High on Fire? De Vermis Mysteriis is a great album I'd recommend to listen into.

[@blakecurtis7809]

Blessed Black Wings is my favorite. Great songs, and sounds like it was recorded in a cave.

[@IsabellaCatherine19XX]

I second this!

[@mitchellloper1367]

It’s always great starting my Sunday with your FAQ. It’s become a part of my Sunday routine and will continue to be. Thank you for all of the great content, wonderful music, and the fabulous product that is Solar Guitars. Cheers!

[@doocies]

I drank a Bang once and I could feel my heartbeat through my eyeballs

[@AlexandreAlbuquerque-kf5xd]

Congrats on the 400K Ola, keep up the good work. Now it's challenge time Ola, can you play us some of your favorite riffs with the guitar behind your back for the next FAQ?

[@pabloribasfior2523]

Man, your spontaneity is awesome. Also, Solar guitars are realy beautiful and they sound just f*cking right. I wish i could play one some day. Great work Man, cheers from Brasil!

[@KG-wp6gh]

"I wouldn't mind having more than 2 inputs because it's such a big unit." That's what she said! 😁

[@pr3s3nc3worship]

Dude you’ve done so much for us too!! I hope it’s okay that I speak on the behalf of us members but we extremely appreciate you building an awesome community for us!! Thank you so much!! I’m really thankful for the friendships I made so far and you facilitated that!

[@taylorwyatt333]

Being somewhat savy in the business world having gone to school for it, I love, appreciate, and respect your honesty about what you can and connot offer.

[@Soldar70]

I own the left handed A1.6ET in blue and I love it. Much respect and keep up the good work!

[@tonyr7474]

Any chance to have coffee with Keith merrow?

[@AmericanMe]

Agreed, even tho he lives down the street from us here in Portland lol

[@jsmallsawe]

I would donate toward his plane ticket...

[@othermyke]

I just posted the same thing before I started reading through the comments. Lol maybe if enough people do it it will happen kinda like field of dreams, if you write it they will come.

[@blakecurtis7809]

@@AmericanMe No shit? Portland, Oregon? That is my home, but I moved out of state 2 years ago. Yeah a lot of Musicians have moved there. I know the vocalist of Phobia lives there. And Leon Del Muerte of Impaled, Exhumed and tons of other bands.

[@cat_bicycle12]

I waited to watch this as a post work celebration. Thank you Ola for the constant amazing content

[@jeffreyschroder8004]

Congrats on 400k! 500k is right around the corner 👌🏼

[@manoelmarques6473]

Ola, thank you so much for all the tips you give for gear and stuff, it really helps me out a LOT ! And special thanks for the rebel meets rebel cd tip, i’m a huge pantera fan from Brazil and never heard about it ! It’s a fantastic cd!

[@leroyjenkins3895]

I was super bummed to see the blue 1.6 Left handed model was discontinued. I had been saving to get one and just when i was about ready, it was gone. I agree with the idea of letting them be a pre order and when you get enough, do a run. Leftys are used to being crapped on by the musical instrument industry. I don't think most would mind waiting a few extra weeks if they had to .

[@jeromepeters9842]

Been with you since 23k subscribers ola, good luck with your channel growth

[@xplanet2112]

Congratulations on 402K members on KZbin, I remember you on the Andy Sneap forum from years ago. Have a great day!

[@josh_fisher]

Thank you for the great content, music and amazing guitars! You're my favorite KZbinr, keep it going!

[@sepulcration]

Hi Ola. Have you ever had an injury due to how you play the guitar? What warm-up routine do you use to avoid pain in the hands or forearms? Thank you very much for your great work with the videos.

[@Mattigriplock]

Are you going to have Jari Wintersun for coffee with Ola? That would be epic

[@666tonsofsquirrels]

Agreed.

[@tmakko7625]

without pants of course :D

[@ToastedCigar]

I'd love to see them discuss about music and gear, please Ola, make it happen!

[@selenemoon2249]

Totally agreed! And I would love to Ola ask Jari about his vstis on the albums, and get really in-depth about playing etc

[@skaldgard]

110% agreed !!!

[@AmoresAJ]

400k, woohoo! Thanks Ola. Craziness

[@nikokauppinen]

Congrats for reaching 400K! -- Riff of the day: "Live in You" (the riff after first chorus). Thanks for the most excellent content!

[@88DTA88]

It's nice to know I'm not the only person who doesn't pay attention to lyrics.

[@AnyDrug]

In some cases ignorance is bliss... And I consider myself blessed. ;)

[@simmey95]

Hey Ola. Will there be a chance to get this new Solar A 1.6 D Natural Aged without Evertune? Love the look, but would prefer to have a standard hardtail bridge...Thanks!

[@AppaStappa]

I’ve been around since you had 124k subs. I’m excited for you!

[@left-handed-roosterebe8822]

Love your guitar's I'm going to get one someday! Thanks for what you do!

[@inwhichitburns6899]

Another killer faq. What is your favourite dimebag riff/solo cheers from Steve

[@MartyV666]

Live sessions got you so many subs and members. Congratulations!

[@thelieinbelieve6594]

I couldn't take my eyes off the idiots crashing bikes on your monitor . Especially when they were riding double.😂

[@FrancoisCantine]

I wonder what game it is.

[@overlook-jack2373]

natas66 You’re not alone 😆

[@FrancoisCantine]

@@overlook-jack2373 I think the game is Trials Rising: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX-Up5RqnJ2gqbc

[@MastifalSevenOfficial]

@Ola England Thanks thanks thanks to take your time to answer my question!. i gonna follow your tips! !!!!!!

[@psickness]

I saw a one of your videos just a few months ago. I have no idea why KZbin didn't suggest me any before. You talk about the success you are getting lately and obviously it becouse of the effort you put on your work and it makes me wonder how much time do you invest in the preparation, recording and editing of videos, for instance these FAQ's. Keep up the good work. I hope be able to own a Solar type A with that natural aged finish, it's just amazing.

[@Tomas-pt6ch]

Hola Ola, love watching the videogames on the screen while you are talking, great job men love the show, saludos desde Chile.

[@paulusoftheshadows158]

I'm trying to be a positive OLA day by day, Thanks OLA! and Have a great Sunday!!!Greetings From Chile.

[@thotacon]

Just saw At The Gates the other day, those Solar guitars look mighty fine and sounded amazing!

[@caboosemacs]

Thank you for putting yourself out there in all your glory for us to enjoy and learn from. Especially the jam sessions, I get all kinds of new ideas from them. 2 questions; 1.) Would you ever consider payment plans/layaway plans, paid in full before shipping a Solar guitar? 2.) Site says "Limited," how long will I have to buy me one of them 7 string naturals with badass distressed furniture? *Bonus* Would you be able to noodle around on said 7 string in the/an episode?

[@fjord6984]

Have you planned to make model-T guitar? Btw I own a A2.6 and it's awesome, thanks fo being alive

[@Kalsten]

Ey Ola. I am super happy with my S1.6ETFSBM LTD. I got the last one availiable in Thomann (they were sold out in your website). Suggestion: make a section for all limited edition solar guitars, so people can still see them even if they are not available anymore. It will give kinda impression of showing the "history" of Solar guitars, and we could still enjoy the high quality photos of those guitars (I don't have any of mine, for example). Keep been so awesome!

[@werewolf2206]

Good morning Ola!!! Congratulations for the 403k subs!!!Greetings from Athens Greece!!!

[@MarcinOfTheNuclearVillage]

Good morning everyone! Have a great Sunday!

[@ZoniaTV]

Hello Marcin

[@werewolf2206]

Good morning from Athens Greece!!!

[@WalkenDead]

Congrat's on going over 402k and that Vader shirt kicks ass! I want one!

[@some_g333]

Can you do a vid instructional on how you live stream your rehearsals? Would be great to know how you route up the audio etc from your axe fx with video from gh5 as most tutorials talk about syncing audio in post production.

[@jamatheo]

Man, Machine Head set is not to be missed. 3,5 hours of really solid performance, first part is current MH setup (Vogg of Decapitated is new lead guitarist! How awesome is that?) playing a mix of post-Burn my eyes material, and then it's Robb, Jared and Chris and Logan doing BME and it's fucking awesome. Just seen them last night in Warsaw, highly recommended.

[@EndaBuckley]

Hi Ola... Solar, Pt. 2 caught my ear! Wow, great composition...Love the opening section, that clean arpeggiated riff at 1:03 onward.. is that a homage to 'The Sleep' intro? Thank you for the great content/music!

[@TheSatch95]

Morning Ola! Its my birthday today!! Great to wake up and watch your content mate, stay awesome and positive!!! 🤘🤘

[@OlaEnglund]

happy birthday!

[@freezingCode]

Mentioning the wood grain guitar reminded me of recently seeing the EVH Wolfgang in a light natural Ash finish with black binding and hardware, and how I thought to myself how much better it would look in the form of a Solar V.

[@freezingCode]

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[@bipbipletucha]

Hi Ola, what are your thoughts on roasted maple necks? Are they all that people say they are?

[@Kanttila]

About leftie guitars, again. I love the black ones, but I really would like to see other shapes, but also some other colors. the see thru black and solid black are great. You could also add some of the "special" colors, like burls and such. Maybe make now and then a production run to test how things work out? Also I think the price range from 750-1200€ is just the right. Tremolo or/and Evertune. ;) I have gotten used to paying bit more for the lefties and I have ended up going for the around grand price mark when buying guitars. I of course bring this up now, since I am looking at a Solar 7 or 6 string to my collection of guitars I play badly. Now, a question. How much you you consider having your community/following/members/viewers comment and participate is distracting AND bringing new ideas to your music? Lot of people recommend or ask comments about new bands etc. As well as you get almost instant feedback compared to traditional publishing of music.

[@Dave6SS]

Hey Ola Congrats on 400k well deserved. Love the Channel your so down to earth. Have done any work on your Studio at the other place..by the way your Guitars are so SICK 🤘🤘

[@jarrodk3409]

Hey Ola, caught most if not all of your vids, can’t get enough. Keep it coming buddy. Question for next FAQ, favourite place you’ve visited so far in your travels, and personal preference of noise gate/surpressor pedal ? Cheers mate. Hope all is well ! Lots of love and respect from Australia 🇦🇺🍻

[@girtha1134]

Could you please explain the “naming scheme ” of your solar guitars models? Thanks

[@Jallenbah]

I think it's pretty self explanatory isn't it? Generally . where a spec of 1 is better than a spec of 2. So the A2.6C is body type A, spec 2 (the lesser of the two), has 6 strings, and is carbon black.

[@stotten70]

What’s up Ola?! Are you familiar with Gustavo Guerra? MONSTER guitar player and probably the first KZbin guitarist I discovered. It would be really cool to have him on Coffee with Ola, but you’ll need a translator; he doesn’t seem to speak any English. Still a killer player! Keep up the great work, Ola! Love everything that you do!!!

[@guanopig5610]

Hi Ola! First off, I wanted to say that I love your solo album and I am a great admirer of your playing. You and I have very, very different playing styles but I am always open to pulling inspiration from anywhere I can find it, and being able to actually see you play the songs from your solo album during the livestream was incredibly inspirational to me in ways that simply listening to the album couldn't get across. So thank you, Ola. Thank you very, very much. --- Okay, now my question: How much room do you leave for improvisation in your live playing, or even for leads in the studio? --- Love you Ola. Fan for life.

[@RussXnimbusX42]

Hi Ola! Thank you for feeding my insomnia! -Much love!

[@tomireunanen8033]

Just saw the Burn my eyes 25th anniv. show the past friday and it was amazing! You really should get Logan Mader on Coffee With Ola, that would be killer considering his background in producing/mixing and all the bands he has been in.

[@shadowflame005]

Hey Ola, Just an idea for "what to do" with those leftover left handed guitar inventory. Cut the necks off and bolt them on right handed bodies. Then offer them as "exclusive" reverse-reverse headstock, bolt-on solar guitars. Available for limited time only.

[@kwinsmith2742]

Ola, Love the Solar guitars. Can’t wait for the unlined fretless 7 string multiscale bass! Thanks in advance! 😆 See you in Larvik in March! -Kwin the TexWegian

[@evilutionltd]

I totally agree with you on LinusTechTips. I don't build PC's, I don't even own a PC or like them but I still enjoy their vids.

[@Colloth]

Robb Flynn @ coffee with Ola would be really awesome. Phil Demmel @CWO would be insane, too, though I guess he won't be in Sweden again any time soon. Excited for his new project he still doesn't talk about openly. Love your work , good to know business and fans are treating you good aswell!

[@CoolStuffDad]

Good morning Ola! Love the channel- exceptional content! In FAQ 111, what’s the game playing on your monitor? By the way, loved your live stream on MOTU!!!

[@christofferkofoed4798]

Hi Ola! I got 2 questions about solar guitars. 1st question: are you ever going to release the banana finished guitar you have in the background, bc I really do love the color of that guitar. 2nd question: instead of a star-shaped solar guitar (like dimebags) why not make something more like the Jackson warrior, it would probably fit the brand better. Anyway, have a great day!

[@AcraniusCH]

Can you show how you setup your Evertune brigde for bending? You already did some quick tips on Evertune, I think this would be a nice addition.

[@theaustralianhulk]

Hey there Ola you bastard! What do you think of the band Jinjer? The singer is a beautiful female that is a vocal beast!!! And the other members are pretty bad ass too! 😁

[@matthewturner8140]

I watch every video ola great job very entertaining love it great job buddy keep it up...

[@OU_Ronin]

Next FAQ? I have recently been listening to a band from Sweden called Vildjharta. I am really digging this band and their overall sound. But can you explain what “thal” means? Love MOTU and your tone on the album. As a newer guitar player I wish I could afford a Solar just so I could support you more than just a free subscription here on KZbin. Keep up the great work!

[@robm2540]

Hey Ola, I just saw Coheed and Cambria in St Petersburg Fl. Holy shit they smoke live. What are your thoughts on Coheed?

[@joehervey84]

I like them very under rated. Metal guys look past them. Rock and alternative guys do the same. There in this grey area but I have liked them for at least 6 years now

[@iancrowleyx]

Hello Ola, thanks for great content, and great guitarist skills. Very influential. Anyways, would you ever consider opening a Solar Custom shop, or perhaps some other way of guitar customization?

[@KaoswareMetal]

Hi Ola, are you thinking about bringing your own music on tour ? I would love to hear Master of the Universe live!

[@zzirjukez2899]

you made me laugh after a long hard shitty day in chicago. much love Ola. youre the best

[@wadeblake9876]

Opiate addiction is nothing to joke about!!! U handle it superbly!!

[@davidlawson7786]

I love the wood grain Solar guitar, man when I get some extra cash, I think I’m gonna purchase one for myself. Very cool guitars and super awesome videos Ola!

[@user-rt9ud4ic1m]

2:28 AM in Ontario, Canada. Was about to head to bed. Guess not! Congrats on the 400k milestone!

[@tempermetal5789]

Hi Ola! Congrats for Jareds Shred Wars - Amazing :) What about Coffee with Andy James or Angel Vivaldi? Mike Jr.

[@jsnwlbrn98]

Hey Ola, love your channel and look forward to FAQs every week. Just watched the Shred Wars video with Jared Dines, great work!! Question about your Solar guitars. Are they made in the same factory as any other brands? Thanks for the great content!!

[@henrikpedersen5380]

Yo Ola. First. Its was fun to hear about Chris Barnes having "A beef with a Vegan" 😋 Second. Would u do a Coffee with Steve T? Thanks for good content 😊👍

[@LeviJules]

"i have to take my pants off for the occasion" - me, getting home from work

[@ShawnKur15]

Read it as he was saying it 😂

[@hbomb495]

Hey Ola, have you the album from Xentrix Bury The Pain?. Awesome thrash album that sounds like the best bits of Exodus, Testament and Kreator. Plus their lead guitarist plays a Solar guitar.

[@hateyouall023]

Hi, Ola! Greetings from Germany! I like your videos soooo much. You did a great job. Aaaaannd you love Machine Head - so I love you! Let freedom ring with a....🤘😜

[@Plebsko]

Could you try to make a cool sound in rocksmith ? (If you own it)

[@RyGuyRy]

Little tip for when opening carbonated drinks and being worried it'll explode. All you have to do is tap the top at the tab you use to pull open a couple times. Whala no more exploding soda.

[@reinkaoz666]

i bought that esp standard nt 7 because of erock! Also I love my slime green solar 1.6Pb!!

[@DarelBah]

Hi Ola. 1. Is there a difference between Solar A1.7C and A1.7D apart from color? 2. Are you planning A1.8D? 3. Are you planning on 8string with longer than 27" scale and/or fanned frets?

[@rdt275]

Will you offer more solar guitars with maple fretboard options? Plz keep up all your hard work and you deserve all your success God bless you!

[@notyerbrother2228]

Hey Ola, love the FAQ videos. Do you have any thoughts on Andy Wood? He also realesed an excellent solo instrumental album this year. Congrats on all the success!!!

[@shadowofcallisto1560]

Hey Ola! Love your videos and I have learned so much from your videos over the last 3 years! When did you come across Evertune bridges?

[@embracerodusk2537]

Ola, I know you're a huge Dream Theater fan. Have you ever listened to the band Fate's Warning? I know they were an influence on DT & I've always loved them. Especially the albums Awaken The Guardian, No Exit, & Perfect Symmetry.