To this day I still come back for the opening jam! I don’t think I’ve ever actually watched the whole video. I just rewind when he’s done playing 🤘
@iodo20049 жыл бұрын
Aside from being an awesome fusion shredder, I had no idea Greg Howe is so amazing at demoing gear. He looks and sounds so polished/articulate when he speaks. Carvin should hire Greg to do all their demos - this guy rocks. Sweet guitar/amp too!
@davidyounever9 жыл бұрын
+Nick Pop I was just thinking the same thing. That was the best demo/explanation of gear I've ever heard.
@ErnieIsleysabeast7 жыл бұрын
Nick Pop are you white?
@alanhume37129 жыл бұрын
He's as articulate a speaker as he is a player...great demo !!
@dougsteeleguitar8 жыл бұрын
Fuckin' bad ass. Swagger, it's all there. The slow notes are as killer as the fast ones. I always watch this intro 4-5 times before moving on.
@drums50507 жыл бұрын
Doug Steele fuk inn oath brother \m/
@megatron8048 жыл бұрын
fucking incredible guitar player so underrated
@Kraeezeu8 жыл бұрын
+full stack he's not underrated by any means.
@Elido8 жыл бұрын
+Karl Lagerfeuer Agreed, those who know, know Greg Howe
@scirasco18 жыл бұрын
+Karl Lagerfeuer when u see how much hype and praise govan gets then he is underrated u listen from introspection through hyperacuity the man has his own tone and is unmatched
@NMVTabs8 жыл бұрын
+full stack I agree he's incredible, but, underrated? by who? haha
@fraaul77128 жыл бұрын
+full stack I don't believe he's underrated. He has played with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
@frankie.d11278 жыл бұрын
I think some of these debates comparing players is a little ridiculous. Especially comparing "fusion players." They each have their own style and sound; the phrasing, note choices, tone, techniques used, etc. They are ALL AWESOME!
@tonykratos9 жыл бұрын
The true king of Fusion!!
@TheVintageyear9 жыл бұрын
tonykratos I'm a fan of Greg but I wouldn't say that. Fusion is a really broad term. This type of fusion is very different from the jazzier type of fusion like John Scofield, Allan Holdsworth, Mike Stern, Scott Henderson, Wayne Krantz. Harmonically and rhythmically. This type of fusion is more aimed towards rock and metal guitar players.
@TheVintageyear9 жыл бұрын
Not trying to sound rude, but I strongly recommend taking studying jazz harmony and jazz melody a lot more before comparing Greg and Allan. Greg is rock-fusion and the other one is JAZZ-fusion. There are BIG harmonic textural differences between them. The differences between Allan and Greg might seem small to most rock players but if you have been interested in jazz for a long time you'll hear the BIG difference between the harmonic and melodic content of Allan Holdsworth and Greg Howe. It's not just the amount of gain or technique or style they're using. In the "jazzier type" of fusion you can look to Pat Metheny, early-Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale, John Scofield or Michael Brecker for that matter If you want to actually hear HARMONY and not just the shred licks/rock techniques and to actually outline chord changes in more than a haphazard way. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of Greg because he's one of the few rock players who understand the importance of harmony and rhythm when it comes to improvising over changes (unlike a very famous "fusion" guitarist whose name start with "S"), but Greg's way of playing over changes is different for those jazz-fusion guys who hear harmony with a lot more precision like let's say like those who play over changes habitually (Allan Holdsworth, Ben Monder, John Scofield, Adam Rogers or Scott Henderson for example).
@TheVintageyear9 жыл бұрын
+Eduardo Allo No, it's not Steve Vai (I'm assuming you're thinking of him)
@raulduke854 жыл бұрын
@@TheVintageyear fun fact is that i have been to a greg's clinic back in 2008/2009 and he liked to refer to himself as a rock guitar player with some jazzy licks. He's really a nice guy who would never compare himself to other guitar legends; he also said he was very grateful to allan for what he learned from him.
@Minotauro_di_Chieti3 жыл бұрын
"The true king of Fusion!!" #ytmostidioticcomments
@drezy53375 жыл бұрын
I did a studio gig in the early 2000s and he was the guitar player, he was very impressive and a very nice guy.
@recordjnky9 жыл бұрын
Greg is an absolute class act and one of the nicest most humble guys you will ever meet. See you at Rod's shop , Greg!
@TheDABRIK8 жыл бұрын
One of the most well spoken music artists out there, he plays like he talks if u think about it lol
@redghost31705 жыл бұрын
Been playing all my life and I’m 51. Greg is now my favorite. You can’t touch this guy.
@tornado600rrGeorgiosBizios7 жыл бұрын
i just cant stop listening to this OUTSTANDING improvisation at the beggining of this video ... i hope he will include this improv into his next solo album as a track .
@terisage9 жыл бұрын
Wow. I think the master has his best tone ever yet. Thanks to Carvin and Dv Mark. Lovin this..
@alexwalendowskyhorta98588 жыл бұрын
Amazing GREG HOWE! Precision, class, good taste, kill licks and phrasing in a rhythmic ballet of quick finger! THE KING OF FUSION!!!
@azhaz5789 жыл бұрын
seriously. Can't ever think of a solo I've heard from this guy that I don't like. Is and will always be one of the greatest.
@demanfredo8 жыл бұрын
Like fine wine, gets better with age... Greg is amazing and sounds better than ever...
@user-qr7ee2cp4y5 ай бұрын
I'm so blessed to have grown up in the 80s... guys like this were everywhere... the talent was incredible
@lordsong79 жыл бұрын
I NEED one of those guitars!! Everything is PERFECT on it. No one plays better than Greg.
@SSVplus9 жыл бұрын
Finally a proper DV Mark Maragold demo! Took a while to hear this amp properly.
@stangaskins58605 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you will ever see this Greg...but i will say to you keep inspiring!! Its been a long time. I haven't seen you, but I've seen your brother in the past. We talked for a few mins, and it was great to see him. I've followed several stages of all you've accomplished. Its been a long time since BMRR. I won't give it all out, but it was the street you grew up on and when you and your brother use to help me as a very youg kid. The family is proud of you and i am very happy on how you have succeeded. I will never forget your performances with DUKE from our highschool to the local bars in town. Damn. Long time. Good luck my friend and best wishes.
@rabbitohsrule1214 жыл бұрын
That carvin is a cool axe but I still love your original 80's fender strat, wow you certainly took the guitar player world to another level. Amazing player.
@gordoncrmn2 жыл бұрын
So true !! I love that guitar . Thats my favorite one for sure . 2nd would be the blueish ESP he plays and 3rd would be the Luguna
@titozanella77045 жыл бұрын
Thank you Greg, I follow your music since Shrapnel’s years, with HOWE II, and your later fusion and jazzy touch open my ears and my brain to the eclectic beautiful of your music. Thank you from the bottom of my soul. Because just only with your notes you grown me to be a better man. Thank you again.
@THEtimguitartaylor2 жыл бұрын
mind blown every moment Greg plays! Been a huge fan since the early years.
@derrylgabel9 жыл бұрын
Sounding great as always Greg!
@hemmelight9 жыл бұрын
Best tone you've ever had! Loved the jam at the beginning!
@richardmitchell82135 жыл бұрын
Greg Howe by far is one of the best players on the planet. It's not only his ability on the fretboard but his creativity which sets him apart. Listen to his CDs. Some of the most amazing music you will ever hear.
@leonardadams93488 жыл бұрын
I've got to say, this muf/ this dude is bad assed fo realll... I've been following him since he started, for all of us that guitar world was our people magazine, this brother, of which he and I share similar heritage, has taken up the gauntlet of guitar playing to a whole new level!!! :-)
@YaoEspirito4 жыл бұрын
What's y'all heritage? He looks Black/Native to me.
@tel56909 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Greg...Awesome sounding. .
@RahulSynysterGates9 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else want more videos of Greg doing his thing? Put up some classics please!
@aryinc8 жыл бұрын
Underated guitarist, reaaallly good
@oliv1236 жыл бұрын
Underated ? No ! He is amazing and people who think the opposite are rare ! He is juste humble and is not trying to always be under the spotlights i guess :)
@KONAMAN1003 жыл бұрын
Underrated by who!!
@aryinc3 жыл бұрын
@@KONAMAN100 he's not named very often. should get allot more recognition.
@KONAMAN1003 жыл бұрын
@@aryinc I think it's non show off personality. He's jeans T shirt guitar.
@aryinc3 жыл бұрын
@@KONAMAN100 i agree, i also think it's that. just a guy having fun on guitar and enjoying people.
@elpablosky63005 жыл бұрын
Greg haves very similar style with tony Macalpine and very humble like him curiously tony played carving guitars on the past 6 and 7 strings guitars were very cool and the reason why tony left carvin was due to the 8 strings guitar with floyd and only Ibanez makes come true his 8 strings guitar dream . Satriani on 2010 switches to 24 frets too , Vai ( many years ago ) , Guthrie Gorvan and Howe very nice team of 24 frets
@draper8589 жыл бұрын
I played the amount today at guitar center. All I can say is the thing is amazing. ..great clean channel. One of the best I've tried. This video doesn't do enough justice to how GREAT it sounds....and feels to play. The gain channel is like s smooth Marshall...but warmer.....lots of gain. Loved it.
@MichaelBaugh9 жыл бұрын
So much groove and awesome phrasing! Great tone and feel :-o
@andreaserd9 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing, Greg! One of my biggest idols!
@rushbum7 жыл бұрын
probably the most unique style ive seen out of a shredder... unorthodox to the max...
@krisross88188 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Greg getting picked up by a really good company, Carvin. I couldn't understand why he played those Laguna's for a few years, there had to be other companies out there willing to endorse him. I play Ibanez myself but Carvins are super well made with a plethora of options. Very very nice guitars and Greg's looks like candy. Amazing player, a great influence to have in any players ear.
@kckennedy558 жыл бұрын
+Kris Ross Well said! I hated the fact that he played such a crappy guitar. Laguna made some horrible guitars. In all fairness, I never saw the model he played. But the rest were crappy!!
@bunglefish83729 жыл бұрын
Slammin guitar and amp combination. Played them at NAMM. Wow. Can't wait to get this.
@heavenlyguitar59134 жыл бұрын
Great playing, great tone, and he seems like a down to earth person. One of the few shredders I like. He has a lot of feeling in his playing.
@rabbitohsrule1212 жыл бұрын
If you didn't see how good Greg Howe is you would find it hard to believe? Just phenomenal!
@yebdox9 жыл бұрын
Greg is such an articulate and thoughtful person - makes sense, given his sophisticated playing. I enjoy the fact that he's not a meathead. I always enjoy his playing - he definitely needs more recognition!
@blacklonggadogg3 жыл бұрын
Always intellectual, not just in interviews or demos, but also in actual playing. Thanks for the inspiration, Greg!
@JimmyJinxBlau9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the rundown on your gear,sounds great.Love the versatility!
@videowatcher40068 жыл бұрын
How can 13 people not like! Greg Howe is a legend
@tonycabrera97346 жыл бұрын
Steve Williams they don't get it
@carlosclaptrix5 жыл бұрын
It's the right of free oppinion.
@Soloist19838 жыл бұрын
Greg Howe, one of the truly transcendent players of our time. Played the Maragold the other day, really a great amp for lead...funny too, I do the "basketball test" with every amp I buy, didn't know anyone else did that! The DV passed with flying colors, not exactly a heavy rock or metal amp, but does the "instrumental rock" thing better than anything else out there.
@plexidust51015 жыл бұрын
A true master and a gentleman , thanks for the rundown Greg, just fabulous!
@roddegeorge9 жыл бұрын
Sounds great Greg! Awesome! Congrats!
@Brixiomendoza9 жыл бұрын
sounds amazing greg! :D i love the tone of that guitar
@leeDs7186 жыл бұрын
0:24 that low note always hits me at the pit of my soul 🎸
@marcblum53489 жыл бұрын
I still love the groove / pulse of your lines.
@furtius18562 жыл бұрын
What an amazing guy. Fluent and clear explanations!
@SteveRousseau19909 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar Greg!
@armandogalla64844 жыл бұрын
His hand always looks cramped lol. Yet he's one the best shredders I've ever heard. Amazing
always enjoyed your playing greg, thx for the video
@Islandsoundzz9 жыл бұрын
Great! hope to hear an instrumental album from you soon!
@Kdog-hw6ri8 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the GH24. Can't wait. Thanks Greg
@NathanChisholm0416 жыл бұрын
Kyle Kandrick Did you get it yet as i ordered mine today with just one difference a flamed maple neck instead off plain maple! Does its sound ok?
@stepan.obukhov9 жыл бұрын
Great stuff and great playing,Greg!
@remhizon43388 жыл бұрын
Best guitarist for me period! He is the priest that married melody and technique !!!
@Fleg9 жыл бұрын
It's really nice to see Greg finally hitting a serious guitar deal with a serious company whose custom shop or factory ain't 12h by plane from him. Sad for other company they missed it, because Greg Howe is sort of our generation's Holdsworth. Look at all the guy having deadly fluids legato playing, outside funky impro and top notch tapping.
@astrophotonics94707 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated Guitarist......like Gregs philosiphy, keep it simple.
@nikklazz8 жыл бұрын
His playing with Tetsuo Sakurai is amazing. With Dennis chambers...wow
@uuncebret8 жыл бұрын
Great demo's.. love the sound from his new gear..so punchy and warm..👌
@jaysonadamsmusic4 жыл бұрын
Found his little gh 250 head for sale and lead me to this guy. Found another mad musician. Easy transfer to listening to Jeff Beck and Guthrie.
@dfifty27 жыл бұрын
i always have been a huge fan from Greg Howe. He gets better and better, really scary !
@Shopmix-cj8vu4 жыл бұрын
Nice playing and technique. You're a guitar guru that mix a lot of styles and music compass. I'm your fan and you're a inspiration to thousands of guitarrists around the world. Since I've listened your first LP recorded in 1988 I couldn't imagine it was possible play that feeling and speed. I just doesn't know how have you developed all of these techniques. Success in your career and I hope someday to watch a Workshop. See ya!!!!
@xaviergostanian63986 жыл бұрын
Une virtuosité de la guitare impressionnante !
@damianrjames6 жыл бұрын
blown of mind! very cool, best ive seen in years!!!
@ultraroadmap9 жыл бұрын
If ever there was a maestro in MY life, Greg is the man.
@lushkordz66435 жыл бұрын
simply an amazing fusion playa +++ crytal clear explanations
@cybergladone7 жыл бұрын
I noticed Greg barely switches pickups during his solos. Even those fast legato runs he's still doing w a bridge pickup and they still sound clean. Genious, nothing else to say!
@edge29918 жыл бұрын
Greg howe is the true maestro!!
@grappleduck577 жыл бұрын
Well done Mr. Howe...well done my friend... 🙏🏽🎶🎸💥
@VirtuosicFantasies8 жыл бұрын
Greg Howe Is Absolutely A Legend!
@LeloMendes7 жыл бұрын
Monster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're amazing!!!! Thanks for existing!! God bless you forever!!!!
@Sweet--Richard.49818 жыл бұрын
The 2 most awesome guitarists share the same last name - what a coincidence!
@kasmeria9 жыл бұрын
I love his tone..
@KingTabor9 жыл бұрын
Awesome Greg! Cheers from Brazil!
@harryhamb9 жыл бұрын
Best of the Best!!
@superflysoulbrother9 жыл бұрын
Always wondered if Greg works out or if he developed those guns from his guitar technique?
@gliocchiali60754 жыл бұрын
4 years late but, dude, no way you can develop those type of muscles just by playing guitar, especially because you don't use your biceps when playing.
@jittboy1 Жыл бұрын
What sounds great! Haven’t seen you since Git in the 80s hope all is well old friend! Let Me Know when you come To south Florida I will come jam!
@CRISSFRESNO9 жыл бұрын
*Very cool ! Greetings from Spain !*
@pwhitt8275 жыл бұрын
ultimate shredder Mr Howe 2nd to none!
@SalvoVecchioGuitar9 жыл бұрын
wow, spectacular, Greg rocks!!
@Knosferatu8 жыл бұрын
So amazing. Great teacher too.
@TrevBec9 жыл бұрын
LOVE that guitar!
@MercutioUK20069 жыл бұрын
Surely it's about time for some more instructional material? :) Hot Rock Licks was awesome but it was a few years ago..... A great player with awesome tone, never seems to stop improving.
@worldclassish4 жыл бұрын
my main inspiration to play guitar right there. Greg keep up the playing bro
@zarasamo7 жыл бұрын
His phrasing is something else.
@moonmunster3 жыл бұрын
Besides good playing, GH always seems to be playing guitars that have really cool finishes. The one he has here is cool in that the fingerboard is lighter colored than the body.
@TheBooyadesign8 жыл бұрын
Greg...the backing track...please!
@49russman8 жыл бұрын
Monster. I love his playing.
@tornado600rrGeorgiosBizios7 жыл бұрын
WHAT AN ASSKICKING FUSION IMPROVISATION ....... cant stop listening to it :-)
@prognosis777 жыл бұрын
Man this guy kills it, wow.
@JerRock7 жыл бұрын
Greg Howe rules ! Awesome feeling ...
@innerthreatcircus56517 жыл бұрын
son of a B, you are a monster. just discovered you looking to learn this wild vibrato, someone wrote it G Howe vibrato. and well... i'm here.
@RockSolidLawyer9 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why anyone would thumbs down this video
@chiefprimo58277 жыл бұрын
RockSolidLawyer because they're broke
@nihilanthropus7 жыл бұрын
RockSolidLawyer because his pants
@oliv1236 жыл бұрын
Often people can thumb down for other reason ... example here, the video quality could be better (low frames / seconds) , not necessary about his playing.