FRET12 Presents: A Free Lesson from Slipknot's Jim Root - "Negative One" (Ultimate Guitar Exclusive)

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[@alfaman4113]

I actually met this dude at a petrol station in Rozelle Australia when their van pulled in for cigarettes and I was at the ice cream fridge and he asked me which ice cream is popular here in Australia and I told him to try the splice. Which is what I was buying. I think he found me approachable because I was wearing the misfits t shirt.

[@haydenbeard123]

😂 that’s awesome man

[@tlfreek]

ice cream...it brings the world together...

[@dimiaraujo90]

Coolest tone, coolest rig/gear, coolest beard/hair, coolest guy, and coolest band. What else can you ask for?

[@diehardmetal]

how about the coolest comment:D

[@sageumbra]

Yeah he has a kickass beard and hair but what I noticed is that most of the time he takes off his mask he looks like a hipster especially when he has glasses or his hair in a bun

[@lupusalpha-7837]

Some cool aid

[@BigTyronie]

@@sageumbra if you are lead guitarist in slipknot you can look like a hipster if you choose.

[@sageumbra]

@@BigTyronie point

[@Dinofly4]

I love the finish on that guitar.

[@delapidatedswiss]

its beautiful

[@ilomax0]

It's a wonder. No idead how much such a thing would be worth though

[@21SHINOABURAME]

+Tony Zerv seeing as he is most likely signed with fender it's most likely custom

[@jkorkea]

he has said it is custom

[@Crackle-Crackle]

it looks just like the cover of the original evil dead dvd case. old human skin.

[@TravinoEXEchannel]

I never fully noticed that cool fucking groove during the chorus. Now it's super obvious when I listen to it. You discover something new every day with Slipknot. Reasons why Root is one of my favorite guitarists

[@leeharley5366]

Travino.EXE Same here man! It’s completely changed the song for me

[@SamOwenI]

I think the drummer is key to the band's groove.

[@MakyM1973]

100% fucking AGREE :0

[@MrSrtman18]

Ive never been a fan of slipknot, good gimmick. This dude tho, fucking shreds, Im a jim root fan for sure!

[@reintherat]

Grey chapter is awesome but its hard to hear some of the subtle parts in the mix

[@adrianez6603]

That Fender Body is (sic)

[@eugenereebok9487]

Adrian Zapata J A Z Z MASTER BODY AND SOUL SLIPKNOT

[@callmewaves1160]

IKR? It made me Eyeless.

[@7thvillain236]

I read it That Fender boi

[@sparechainge]

Jazz master

[@matttomato1200]

It is a Jazzmaster Sandblasted

[@OmarHyari2009]

2:39 this riff is one of the best I've ever heard.

[@edmundlylehassell7489]

His hair is goals

[@jacobcrayne4366]

more like beard goals

[@noflooddamage154]

That downpicking is deadly

[@SnappiestGnome]

It's all in the beard

[@kunkelek6267]

SnappiestGnome hehe nice

[@maxcady5287]

Its' f*cking amazing, lol

[@k33pstrumming39]

Just relax as much as possible

[@mitchvechart7164]

The fact he’s using his non dominant hand as his picking hand gives me hope.

[@RPREYNO]

I love how Jim even admits to doing things differently like double picking because he’s tired or giving the precise background on the reason something sounds the way it does

[@KenTheToxicGamer]

Can we just appreciate how smooth the picking is at 5:02

[@drudmnd2656]

Jim and his tarantula fingers attacking that fretboard like a boss !!🤘

[@COBHC8890]

Its hard to beat Jim"s tone!!!!

[@Salminger]

damn straight

[@Prenner111]

His tone is not to my liking, hes a good player but Orange amps sound like shit compared to Diezels and Randalls

[@COBHC8890]

+Rennerp and that's the good thing about music. To each his own. If we all liked the same thing, it would be boring. I'm like Mesa, and the Peavy 5150 amp myself. Only artist I like that plays Randall currently is probably Michael Amott. Some people I don't care for are Scott Ian and Kirk Hammett. Good at what they do, just don't like their tone. But I'm a firm believer in its in the artist, not the machine. 🤘

[@Prenner111]

Ya I dont think many people are signed with Randall but they put out quality amps man.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Or his hair!

[@l.danielaguilera2560]

What's even more insane is the fact that he plays all this live while head-banging mannnn thats freaking insane!!!

[@VolBeat2412.]

3:50 - 4:15 Downpicking part

[@driesreijnders93]

One of the best riffs they ever made!

[@metaldrummer47]

This song now looks as frantic as it sounds. Absolutely killer guys

[@davemustaine7504]

There is no denying that this is tight.

[@kookoop5]

Nice cover keep it up and you'll make a pretty good band

[@morganroy8605]

Jim root is rythym guitarist for slipknot since 97

[@vinnytheevyllpopcorn8291]

@@morganroy8605 woosh

[@diamondh4mr458]

@@vinnytheevyllpopcorn8291 Also lead guitar lol

[@EduardSLVRU]

There’s no lead or rhythm guitarist. Jim and Mic both main, all the parts.

[@ledelex3716]

this guy can be in more than 1; I guess he'll can be in 2 bands, 'cause of his sour riffs.

[@aldrinportes9533]

I love how Jim performs this song so positively

[@Abelo39]

One of the most underrated comments I've ever read 🤣

[@hunterlitchford9942]

Honestly the best song on this album

[@tworivers71]

Never ever was a Slipknot fan until now. Upon watching alot of live stuf and vids like these, These two dudes (Mick and Jim) are just bad... fuckin... ass !!!

[@PiscesSenpai]

I'm glad

[@davidwu5788]

Like ur mom

[@DustinAsbury]

Not a huge Slipknot fan, but this is awesome. Great tutorial. Really like his axe too.

[@UtsavChaudhury]

Its like watching him tame a beast. Damn

[@losputoslocos6118]

Kane Jones

[@losputoslocos6118]

S

[@trulyredheaded4327]

Kane Jones oh yeeeeeeessssssss......

[@flamingskulls7015]

You can see the Boredom on his face . Man is beyond talented

[@tgunzz3790]

That custom Jazz master is beautiful. Jim's the man and this tutorial was done really well. Learned it real quick. I was drawn by the chorus but the whole song is dope.

[@talldrinkfrombmore4206]

I am loving these instrumentals versions.

[@northernhollyline8796]

left-handed but kicks ass on a right handed guitar, absolutely amazing!

[@jritty534]

sweet to hear the instrumental!

[@Colin.W]

At 3:47, man! on the original when your blasting it in your vehicle.

[@anthonystark9390]

Reminds me of Walk. Two notes and a bend. The simplest riffs are the coolest sometimes!

[@gabrelgusmao]

I WANT THAT GUITAR

[@clipsvariados46_xt17]

It's a jazzmaster custom version made by Fender, especially for Jim, so I don't think you can buy exactly the same guitar

[@aaronroberts6100]

@@clipsvariados46_xt17 there has been talk of them doing a limited run of it. Jim said ot himself

[@carlosroot4774]

JIM ROOT THE BEST GUITARRIST OF THE WOLRD

[@carlosroot4774]

"WORLD" SORRY

[@vcherrysoho7650]

This song was so fun to learn, i NEEEED more of these playthroughs 😤

[@seansouza6694]

his guitar looks made out if beef jerky

[@seansouza6694]

*of, sorry.

[@ismaelguerrerocarrasco9542]

Sean Serenade HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! XDDDD

[@francismotionless393]

Sean Serenade agreed. I was going to say human flesh.

[@callmewaves1160]

Yeaah because the song needs to sound beefy. Duh.

[@Reign_-nq8iv]

I hate how simple he makes it look 🔥🔥

[@deftloli]

Jesus Christ I could watch you play all day, just a guitar samurai!!! I love you Jim🤘🏾🖤🤘🏾

[@stevec3982]

Heavy as fuck, smooth as silk!

[@aaronwalker1678]

Steve C I know, and his part is fantastic too...oh I thought you meant his beard lmao

[@Shipwrrreck]

Im not huge slipknot fan but I do like Jim Root. He’s a master of his craft and has good taste in gear. Just an all-round likeable guy.

[@steveponder4842]

Not a real big slipknot fan but, I am a big Jim root fan!! The man can play!!!!!!

[@freddyrock]

Killer guitar sound. It's nice to hear stuff that's not so easy to make out in the mix. Thanks for the lesson!

[@Gigan-tp5wi]

He should make a solo album. Really solid guitarist.

[@befrnigel]

True but he said that he was nothing without Slipknot, if he had to quit the band he probably would stop doing what he's doing sadly. :/

[@ultra_ultra]

I hope next album has more of Sid's scratching and DnB sounds.

[@iesusm]

Pls

[@BlackRavenCNC]

No never !!!

[@lennart3445]

Yea just like the ending of Sarcastrophe, that's epic!

[@Mo-wl7gx]

God please NO

[@mophead0766]

Mo I mean it would be pretty cool to hear more disc scratching involvement like back in the original album

[@musik_ink]

Such an amazing song! Thank you Jim :)

[@GrimKage]

Jim Root always adds a touch of class

[@moncreebrown948]

I could watch Jim play guitar all day, my favorite guitarist.

[@stefanp2883]

It's brilliant to rediscover Slipknot songs in this way 😍

[@nickellis1812]

You know what I'll just say it, im more jealous of Jim's beard growing abilities than his guitar abilities, won't lie

[@kosmic100]

needs to drop his beard routine

[@andresnieto37]

I remember that I saw Jim and Mick when I bought a number of Total Guitar magazines on a vacation trip in Spain and it had a video with a guitar lesson from both of them. They scared the shit outta me in every aspect. Today, I still think that those guys are absolute units on guitar.

[@bolch88bb8]

Jesus every fucking song is an encyclopedia of riffs! How they put them all together is brilliance.

[@gabrielmeniarke2262]

I'm a big fan of your work. Wait for you here in Brazil.

[@jirismehlik3359]

1:27 What a splendid pie Pizza-pizza pie! Every minute, every second buy, buy, buy, buy, buy! What a splendid pie Pizza-pizza pie. Every minute every second buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.

[@danielmisher8984]

Shit, man 😂👌

[@alk3603]

Pepperoni and green peppers, mushrooms, olives, chives

[@derubermensch2876]

lmao i'm not the only one who thought about it

[@ayoutubeaccount864]

Did somebody say porkie pies

[@dimiaraujo90]

Damn, I hope the guys from SOAD don't sue them

[@Hanto_san]

Love this guitar !

[@vendacious]

This is the video that got me into Slipknot. Took me like a year to learn to play this one and 'All Hope is Gone" but feels amazing to play. What a complete badass.

[@chstewart3715]

The down picking speed is mind blowing

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

I love these videos. I love Jim! My friends used to call me Jim Root all the time haha

[@anoraw]

This was really amazing miusc❤

[@viniciussoares7921]

Bro this guitar....so beautiful

[@Mjr9311]

The only cover n lesson that we can have confident at

[@elekktrik_0339]

That pre chorus is fucking lethal 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@andrewholden1234]

Jim Root is my favourite guitarist and I do own the Jim Root signature guitar it sounds awesome and I love playing slipknot I love the tones that you can get out of it

[@NMages20]

He looks like Santa Clause's cooler younger brother

[@Black__sheep__24]

I love Jim Root one my favorite guitar players of all time

[@DerekWiedenheft]

My favorite guitarist

[@zeromant80]

I love how he steadily became lead with mick since 'AHiG'

[@Iheartdgd]

Never really been into the tribal scene but I’ve always really liked Jim’s sleeve

[@lemmuelpanganiban]

awesome tone and riff :)

[@GabrielLima-pc1nk]

Isso é um god da guitarra ❤❤🤘🤘🤘❤❤ ele e o Mick ❤🤘 vida longa ao slipkinot ❤❤❤❤

[@LEXYYY7]

Man i love this!

[@Felipe-gm6fu]

awesome guitar!

[@migueltavares1202]

one my favorite ritm guitar song...

[@sofialorenzini8026]

i love him so much

[@jamesr_whiterock_ocmd_3629]

Wow that sand blasted jazzmaster!!!! Wow I love it

[@johnny_horny7353]

That verse kill my hands man!!!!

[@ROMILSONN]

Love love love love love love love love

[@JPDraves]

Real cool Man, I need to learn this

[@stevencatolster47]

I love it! Always said it sounds like bees buzzing!

[@JoseCruz-dk3fi]

that guitar is breathtaking

[@water4486]

Have to add this to my playlist before I forget

[@sterlingrussell2485]

I can't stop watching!!! this like my 100th time

[@AAC1990]

Screw like where is the LOVE button????

[@dEAthlikEstAtic]

i love that guitar so much, it always makes me think of the necronomicon :}

[@randomchannel2105]

Me: searches how to play song Me: watches video Also me: logs out and flops face into pillow in defeat XD

[@andy_182]

random channel lol

[@Drunkcat008]

Don't worry,he was just raised by a guitar dad and normal mother,non of us are that lucky

[@snow15243]

Tbh, the beginning really isn't too hard. The timing can be a bit difficult but I managed to figure it out within like 2 days. And I'm a pretty trash guitarist.

[@avi3243]

Jim at least had a dad who was a musician. Steve vai had no one who was a musician, he learned it all by himself. It's just about practice

[@cornteeth8614]

I don't even have a guitar. But I wish I had one

[@flaxo666]

Muchas gracias por la lección... Mi respeto a jim

[@jason.taylor]

Now i dont have to search for right tabs anymore. Thx Jim. I fucking love you btw. No homo.

[@StephersBeyond]

God he's so fucking cool when he plays...

[@sh1nighami]

damn you jim, how can a guy be so handsome but so intimidating

[@EASTNSIM9454]

jim has my favorite on stage head bang

[@99CaP0]

jim makes the band melodic

[@blazeshark1]

I love the verse riff

[@davidwright5657]

One of the very best guitar players you'll never know. \m/

[@hippiegoddess8372]

Whatever

[@daniroth7135]

Dude jim is a frickin god

[@PsychoMoFoGaming]

mesmerizing

[@marlonscloud]

If you haven't already, check out Jim's guest solo on John5's second album. Really great stuff.

[@tkzsfen]

jeeez, his right hand is everywhere. definitely not a typical shredder!

[@negativeone2.0]

Still some of the best rythems ever!!! Damn it man..........

[@muhammadikramdollah-3875]

Drums so heavy..good job Jay weinberg👍

[@marcguerao2]

That tone! Would love to see the settings and mic position he is using on this video

[@illusionFTW]

Pretty cool exclusive UG :) keep it up! would love to see some bass lessons too

[@fuzzmetalhead]

I find solace in putting this on and jamming along with Jim on guitar. fun song.

[@EMROOM119]

He is a god damn MACHINE!!

[@jasonblanton177]

Guitar is addictive on this one!

[@niviaalicesales8205]

The best !!!👏🏾🤘🏾