Greg Howe: Hammer Ons From Nowhere

Greg Howe discusses some of his most popular guitar tricks, his new signature Laguna Guitar and his DiMarzio pickups.

[@RippinSkullz]

Awesome. As a 17 year old guitar player, I'm starting to form my major techniques and interests in artists. Greg Howe really impresses me with his originality and smoothness. He makes me put down my Pantera album momentarily and pickup some fusion ideas. Amazing!

[@SyncLegendas]

27 now

[@datboijoey9587]

@@SyncLegendas 29 now

[@DanteSpinotti1]

Greg Howe's Introspection is my favorite album of all time. The drummer on that album was sick (Kevin Soffera). Big thanks to what Howe and Larry DiMarzio contribute to the community.

[@marcosderos]

Great Video! Thanks Larry!

[@mrmisterman999]

probably one of the most dynamic underrated guitarists to exist

[@waikikirod]

I've always loved Greg's music.... Shrapnel Record days on.... Thanks Bro. Rock On!

[@TruthSurge]

Call me crazy, but 6:33 is the most badass sound! that pick scrape way down close to the neck. sounds like a throat or something. hehe

[@peterstrohm]

what a team: greg howe + larry diMarzio... two of the most intelligent and influential "guitar persons" on the planet... thanks for posting these, larry!!

[@g-ed0818]

I was so addicted and can't stop noodling hammers and tapping from his song jumpstart, And when the first i practice it, i broke 2 high E strings a week,, What great artist..

[@apeirogonmusic]

Jump Start

[@g-ed0818]

@@apeirogonmusic yes bro jumpstart

[@therealawakener7]

Greg needs to be in a Hollywood blockbuster on Jimi Hendrix's life that would be awesome casting.

[@LarryDiMarzio]

Hi, I think you have Greg confused with Steve Howe, Greg never played with Yes. Hope that helps, Larry DiMarzio

[@LarryDiMarzio]

The video was shot while Greg's guitar was still being prototyped. One of the earlier protos had a standard Breed neck pickup, but the neck pickup in the video is an Air Norton S, which is what Greg actually approved. Sorry for the confusion.

[@DrJoshGuitar]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who spends weeks working on a chorus / verse. Love Jump Sart

[@t.j.fuller9531]

I have a 2 string Hammer on Technigue, that came from this hammer on from no where video / kinda a mix of EVH and Greg Howe .... hopefully I can build something cool out of it !! Greg's videos are always a huge inspiration, fantastic guitarist / soloist !!

[@TruthSurge]

His face always looks as if he's in trouble with his parents. hehheeh

[@TheGmcFilms]

This guy just oooozzeess class... Look at him ! Humility, skill, patience, and a deep, deep sense that Greg can rock out with the very best. As a hired gun ? This is one of the top five guys you look up...G...

[@manuelink64]

i love the amazing Fusion style of Greg... dimarzio pickup rulz!!

[@martinphillips8171]

Surely one of the great guitar players of all time! Is there anything he can't do?? Fantastic 👍

[@LarryDiMarzio]

@noobieschecter It is almost always best to choose a neck pickup with a little less power than the bridge pickup. The pickups that should work best in the neck with an Air Norton in the bridge are the PAF and Air Classic neck models.

[@centrobanda]

love the sound the clean sound and the distortion sound...love that kind of fat distortion sound.. this video was totally amazing!...more power to dimarzio pickups and to mr.greg howe!...\m/

[@aandc2005]

Larry god that was great! greg is one of my favorite guitar player on earth thanks for putting up here!! Oh and thanks for making the greatest pickups on earth too!!

[@martinphillips8171]

Just an unbelievable guitar player. The absolute Boss.

[@bbdigi]

So sweet and smooth!!! Is that a dog in the bottom right hand corner of the screen?? Reminded me of the great mystery science theater 3000 days!!

[@Ronno4691]

Wish he'd kept his dreads, he looked awesome.

[@mrbabblehead]

He STILL looks awesome!!!

[@MrUltraworld]

I love to watch Greg play.

[@nethbt]

Soft spoken and humble guy

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

Hi tech pickup design, huge amount of creative input on the design of the guitar, amazing guitarist, just discovered him and I really love the bridge between rock jazz and fusion that he brings, clean distorted lines with edge and tension yet fukll of melody speed and flair and yet he throws a hair band over the neck to prevent feedback through sympathetic resonance. I love it.

[@LarryDiMarzio]

Hi, Thanks for the compliment, I will pass it on to Greg. All the best, Larry Dimarzio

[@vampreen12356]

@pppoichops its not used as a capo but used to silence strings when soloing, its a trick solo artist use live and mostly in the studio to sound allot cleaner. hope that cleared that up ;)

[@mdm73100]

Greg Howe is a sick player Amazing

[@jou812]

Great pickups and a great guitar player what a combonation, COOL vid.

[@KokoRengifo]

maestro..... yo sigo sus enseñanzas espero verlo pronto en lima peru

[@jou812]

A great pickups and a great guitar player what a combonation, COOL vid.

[@julneojazz]

Greg Howe is amazing!!! He inovate alot the guitar world

[@roboteko]

great...good video...first time i bought pickup was dimarzio evo for bridge and it's still the best until right now...thanks larry for making a good pickup

[@jalguitarman]

Love the way he uses tapping.

[@arfurlife]

A class guy.. a class musician. Hail oh Godlike Greg!

[@rapidtranq]

Larry.....thank you VERY much for posting this great video. BTW I use a Breed and Cruiser on my guitar. You make the BEST pickups in the world...thanks.

[@LarryDiMarzio]

@guitwizzz Hi, They were part of Guitar Center when we did this project. Hope that helps, Larry DiMarzio

[@applewhiteroad]

I like this dudes style alot

[@LarryDiMarzio]

@scirasco The Air Norton S in Greg's guitar has standard specs.

[@PaoloCastilloMusic]

Fun fact: That pick-up was originally called the SunnyCaster :)

[@wadesharp11]

Awesome Greg! Legend, love it man

[@Zombiewulf1]

DiMarzio was is and will be THE pickup for guitar disciples everywhere...I salute you and Greg!! I have a question concerning your line of pickups...I have been designing a fretless 7 string lead guitar and want to have a glass or crystal finger board (that is to say that the neck would still be wood) . I'm looking for a sound somewhere between Kieth Emerson's moog and Miles Davis muted trumpet....which set would fit in to this equation? Thank you, I remain a huge fan and customer!

[@LarryDiMarzio]

@noobieschecter Fingerboard wood alone does not determine how well a pickup will work, but Air Nortons usally work perfectly well in guitars with rosewood, maple or ebony boards. If you are repalcing an active pickup, you will also have to replace the controls. 500K is the best value to try first.

[@RorysIrishTour]

jump start chorus is awesome

[@newpowersoul2005]

like this vibe ! so Greg Howe !

[@toxicity28]

yeah he is...it makes his tone sound smoother than usual dosent it?

[@SunnyDsouza]

thanks for posting :)

[@serazac25]

Hope you make a single coil version of the D-Activator soon :D I think it will make an awesome neck pickup if its in production , just throwing in some ideas Mr. Dimarzio

[@guitwizzz]

Aren't the Lagunas Kieth Brawleys company? We used to sell the Brawleys at our store, and they were amazing guitars.

[@stevegrierson]

Cool, humble guy

[@maxsalasr]

greg is from mars! great

[@aviator_bryan]

Mr. DiMarzio - what can you tell us about the Mesa Stiletto & Marshall cab setup? I have this same rig, and I'm curious if it's Greg's, or just what was provided for the video shoot. I'd be interested to know how he sets it up.

[@BrianAuer]

I'm so tired of stock Ibanez pickups, they sound like I'm playing through a megaphone... it's time for a change!!! But not sure what to get? Really like Greg's tone, might check these out.

[@TheGmcFilms]

Greg is one of our secret pleasures...G...

[@bozzolanmusic3617]

Show !

[@FrancescoBonfanti77]

;) thanks for share.

[@LarryDiMarzio]

LOL, I think he sounds like Greg Howe. Larry

[@MJconvictioncase]

cool!

[@LarryDiMarzio]

Hi, If you want Greg's pickups right away, please call my NYC office, ask for Marie and she can make arrangements. They are custom orders right now but can sold direct. Hope that helps, Larry DiMarzio

[@Peelick]

Why isn't the bridge pickup for sal on the dimarzio site?

[@SimpsonMusicProductions]

Groovy !

[@EsaelPaggin024]

wow doesn't sound a thing like i imagined ! Totally cool guy !!

[@chechoguitar112]

Hi Larry, how is it going?? how could I get the sound of Greg Howe on Introspection album?? what kind of pups can I use???

[@cjrocker1]

wat kind of pickups for an hss guitar wud get me a sound like greg howe i no that dimarzio makes gh pickups but those are only in his sig. laguna model any help would be great thanx

[@TheSonsofHorusx]

hey does that guitar have a tuning lock as in a floyd rose or is it just a whammy

[@Muwt]

I just tried it on my high action cheap guitar and produced a faint *tink* a quarter tone sharp followed by a farting noise.

[@radionicagitarevrsac4766]

I see that pickup GH5 is no longer on market. Which available DiMarzio bridghe pickup is closest, and could "replace" GH5? Thank you! :)

[@LarryDiMarzio]

Hi, The Custom pickup that we made for Greg is still available from DiMarzio direct as a special order. Please call 800 221 6468 and ask for Eric (our tech). Hope that helps, Larry DiMarzio

[@radionicagitarevrsac4766]

Thank you very much!! :)

[@GuillermoSmyser]

Is that a Mesa Stiletto Trident amp?

[@Completreg]

what's the song he played at the beggining?

[@nicholasdorazio10]

What album is this song on???

[@rafauleciaelcarpio]

his voice reminds me steve vai's voice!

[@Mabaals]

Does anyone know the name of the song he plays in the beginning? Or is it just an awesome improv?

[@hsoh3215]

'Side note' from the 'Sound proof' album

[@arrestedshrimp]

Quincy Vermeer Dude are you kidding? It says what the song is like 30 seconds in lol.

[@Mabaals]

Haha shit i see it now! Probably i was too amazed to see it!

[@NotYourTypicalNegro]

Quincy Vermeer LOL!

[@youtubeagamiiori]

neck pickup name??

[@tegolin]

Greg's ring finger could beat me in a fight.

[@rb032682]

cool

[@MartyFriedmanRulez66]

Hi Larry I've always been a huge fan of your pick-ups, I find that if you want a very highclass pick-up with enough balls to blow peoples minds Dimarzio is the puck-up for, and I was wondering if you could help me out. My current project is an Alternative Metal band called "Pick Your Fight" and I'm looking for a pick-up that when distorted can really blows people minds, but backs off enough to get a nice, for lack of a better word, true and soft clean tone. I primarily play ESP/LTD.

[@thegreatgarry]

this is greg howe's trademark ... !

[@jf160297]

Is his neck sculpted or just really dirty?

[@ibzmav]

Dimarzio Breed Neck - i thought this was a full-size humbucker??

[@ubershredder1989]

gary moore used this alot for those fast-ass pentatonic hammer/pulloff sequences

[@Jhey172]

The SOng Is Called..SIde Note..

[@Foxtrotalex]

Seems hes using a Mesa Boogie Stiletto

[@BrettFairchild]

he sounds nothing like steve vai

[@andrewt248]

Does that orange guitar know that it just got so pwned?!?

[@LarryDiMarzio]

@cjrocker1 Please email us at [e-mail] with a description of your guitar and amp.

[@Thegodfather847]

Today's challenge: count all the hammer-ons he uses!

[@kernelxsanders]

Is it me or does he sound an awful lot like Steve Vai when he speaks?

[@LarryDiMarzio]

Hi, The number is 800 221 6468. Larry

[@arushaaccord123]

Like Carvin but is not a Carvin... dislike))))

[@JgHaverty]

God this guy sounds so similar to steve vai hahaha

[@SAIBOT64]

JgHaverty ?! He doesn’t sound anything like Steve Vai?!

[@bbdigi]

So sweet and smooth!! Is that a dog at the bottom of the screen?? Reminds me of the old mystery science theater 3000!!