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

[@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.

[@tlfreek]

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

[@DimiLeventis]

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.

[@JaxJSwiss]

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!

[@dergrat]

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

[@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

[@KennyKenDawg]

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

[@drudmnd2656]

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

[@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

[@l.danielaguilera2560]

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

[@metaldrummer47]

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

[@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.

[@edmundlylehassell7489]

His hair is goals

[@jacobcrayne4366]

more like beard goals

[@davemustaine7504]

There is no denying that this is tight.

[@TunerGuy_90]

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

[@TunerGuy_90]

+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!

[@aldrinportes9533]

I love how Jim performs this song so positively

[@Abelo39]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@hunterrr2133]

Honestly the best song on this album

[@jritty534]

sweet to hear the instrumental!

[@talldrinkfrombmore4206]

I am loving these instrumentals versions.

[@DustinAsbury]

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

[@ringo1413]

Jim root is an absolute beast on this track some of the grooviest slipknot riffs it’s an underrated song

[@flamingskulls7015]

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

[@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

[@davidwu1608]

Like ur mom

[@Colin.W]

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

[@northernhollyline8796]

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

[@UtsavChaudhury]

Its like watching him tame a beast. Damn

[@losputoslocos6118]

Kane Jones

[@losputoslocos6118]

S

[@trulyredheaded4327]

Kane Jones oh yeeeeeeessssssss......

[@anthonystark9390]

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

[@marlonscloud]

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

[@vcherrysoho7650]

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

[@moncreebrown948]

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

[@VolBeat2412.]

3:50 - 4:15 Downpicking part

[@driesreijnders93]

One of the best riffs they ever made!

[@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.

[@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🤘🏾🖤🤘🏾

[@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. :/

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@DimiLeventis]

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

[@steveponder4842]

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

[@carlosroot4774]

JIM ROOT THE BEST GUITARRIST OF THE WOLRD

[@carlosroot4774]

"WORLD" SORRY

[@ultra_ultra]

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

[@saikopapasu]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@bolch88bb8]

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

[@Iheartdgd]

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

[@zeromant80]

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

[@GrimKage]

Jim Root always adds a touch of class

[@GabrielLima-pc1nk]

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

[@NMages20]

He looks like Santa Clause's cooler younger brother

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@sh1nighami]

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

[@stefanp2883]

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

[@Mjr9311]

The only cover n lesson that we can have confident at

Mais algum Br aprendendo com o mestre Jim?

[@AAC1990]

Screw like where is the LOVE button????

[@johnny_horny7353]

That verse kill my hands man!!!!

[@stevencatolster47]

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

[@muhammadikramdollah-3875]

Drums so heavy..good job Jay weinberg👍

[@Black__sheep__24]

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

[@musik-ink]

Such an amazing song! Thank you Jim :)

[@giancarlobello7760]

JUST BOUGHT THE DIGITAL SOUND AND STORY: JIM ROOT LAST NIGHT!!!!! FUCKING GREAT!!! I WAS UP FROM 3-9am WATCHING THIS! ITS GREAT

[@wanik4]

I'd say at least once a week I search online for that guitar to see if one has surfaced. One day!!! JR!!!

[@elekktrik_0339]

That pre chorus is fucking lethal 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@IJustWannaSleep1]

Jim is living the life, such a nice career, beautiful hair and beard and stache and everything else

[@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

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

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

[@viniciussoares7921]

Bro this guitar....so beautiful

[@fuzzmetalhead]

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

[@systemofapawn]

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

[@Siciowa]

Hate how hard to make out the guitars were in this album! Very drum heavy

[@theshadow7928]

Both were very hard to write because the two main writers in Slipknot aren't there anymore. Well, I say that. One passed - R.I.P Paul Gray. The other (Joey) was fired for alcoholism, drug abuse and scar the martyr (Which in my opinion, is one of the best bands he's founded as it's a completely different beast from The Knot')

[@passionoflovers]

Why do people always incist that Joey got fired because of drugs and STM......... You just heard something on the internet.. and now it's law... ffs

[@theshadow7928]

I will admit to you I was wrong. It seemed that had been the way with him but you can tell he's been drinking (Beer belly). But he said in somethin earlier, either yesterday or the day before or today (I can't remember) he's been suffering from a neurological disease that literally disabled him from drumming. I can't remember what it's called but he praised them for carrying on without him. And trust me. It broke my heart when he was fired. He's my No.1 hero of all time and I needed an explanation for some reason. I apologise for making errors.. (And for the long comment)

[@francismotionless393]

Siciowa the way i heard it was joey was sober. He has a nerve disease which he wasnt able to drum at the time they needed him too.

[@AwesomeECKS2461]

@@francismotionless393 that’s precisely what happened with joey. as for the reason he got fired, that’s still up to speculation

[@gabrielmeniarke2262]

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

[@WishMount]

For some reason the timing at the start always kills me, it’s definitely 4/4 but the intro leading into the verse always catches me a beat off. Weird... I’ll stamp the time where Jim begins his sequence but Jay comes in with the fill like a beat later- 1:12

[@stupididiots8718]

Kats yea that got me too it made it tricky to learn

[@WishMount]

Stupid Idiots got a method of deciphering it? I can always find it but it always escapes me at the intro ugh. It’s more the trickery if the guitar than the drum beat

[@iammaxwell5773]

All this guy need is a mask and he'll be a slipknot member..great cover (lol)

[@mannygonzalez1540]

He is

[@pontusrosenborg]

Manny Gonzalez r/wooosh

[@defaulthuman6351]

@@mannygonzalez1540 r/woosh

[@water4486]

Have to add this to my playlist before I forget

[@jamesr_whiterock_ocmd_3629]

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

[@dEAthlikEstAtic]

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

[@davidwright5657]

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

[@hippiegoddess8372]

Whatever

[@jason.taylor]

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

[@sycokid666]

Some real talent right there .. This dude just has it great job Jim, and that guitar though ..

[@PureZephyr156]

That riff throughout the intro reminds me of something deftones would put together

[@greenmatrix30seven]

I can't believe you just said that. That's what I was thinking for the longest time. I just couldn't put my foot on it

[@marcguerao2]

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

[@threeletteragent]

His guitar is so beautiful. What do you call the texture on the body?

[@naruto199797]

it's sand blasted

[@threeletteragent]

ellis smith thanks

[@ChopTop399]

Thot Police “it’s a fender secret i can’t tell you that, y’know what I mean” - Jim Root

[@flaxo666]

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

[@jacyfisk7437]

Anyone else notice that Jim plays the riff the wrong way at 1:10? The face he makes is hilarious 😂

[@StephersBeyond]

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

[@Shadow_B4nned]

Found out pretty quick why they named it Negative One. You'll be minus a finger if you try to play this. Insta blister just learning the intro.

[@Jt7166]

I love how Jim has these beautiful jazz master guitars and puts like .80ga strings on them and plays metal 🤣

[@jesusangeles19995]

They arent actually all that heavy as you might think, the heaviest gauge string he uses is like a .56 for drop b and for drop a is like a .57 or .58 i think

[@kosmic100]

dude has the heaviest telecaster I've ever heard lmao

[@sterlingrussell2485]

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

[@anoraw]

This was really amazing miusc❤

[@Hanto_san]

Love this guitar !

[@tkzsfen]

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

[@Felipe-gm6fu]

awesome guitar!

[@99CaP0]

jim makes the band melodic

[@ikon8275]

The guitar looks almost like drift wood or really super old wood that's all beat up. Such a cool look.

[@cubfan909]

Hey Ikon, he sand blasted it then I think he painted. He went over the process in this video or another one, very easy to find. Yeah bro, it's cool.

[@negativeone2.0]

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

[@lemmuelpanganiban]

awesome tone and riff :)

[@Blank_Account]

Damn, I remember being a kid in one of the shittiest times in my life and this album came out, forever shaped me and made me a maggot till the day I fucking die