GUITAR HACKS to make you a better player - or at least that you seem so - PART 1

[@LeonTodd]

You're like the older brother I never had, I love this

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Oh thanks Leon! So glad to hear! I filmed a bunch of these last weekend and will put them out 1-2 / week 😊

[@ordohereticus3427]

Euge is everyone’s older brother.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁👍

[@RiloRox]

i was about to say the same thing. but i already told you that haha

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Guys, I’m not that old 😁. Well ok I’m not actually really young either 😁. But in my mind I’m still the kid who plays 4-8 hours a day and wants to get better. Which I actually still do 👌😎.

[@bwdc8532]

I can listen to Euge talk guitars all day.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! 😎

[@robertolilius4053]

damn your content is so top notch! u giving it out free! salute to you man! real help for the beginners/learning guitarists like me. And such a great thing for the whole culture xx love and positive vibes!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Really glad to hear!

[@flprmn9448]

This was extremely funny! hahahah loved your sarcasm/brutal honesty

[@JunLee22]

Haha, that Huli-Huli part was brilliant!! :D On se kova!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁😁😁👌

[@mauriziodelucia]

WTF I love the "poor man flanging!" and very cool tone man!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! 😎

[@JanPatrick]

The Fast Fret hack does´nt work. I use it and I´m still slow as hell. ;)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

You have to use it more 😊

[@Anjer]

OMG that's exactly what I needed. I was too lazy to buy an official thing you put on the headstock, now I will use Black Socks and my EMG foam. Thank you! PS: Hack 9 was very funny

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Great! 😎👍

[@mauriziodelucia]

Only black socks works, I've tried a white one and it still does ghhh ghh ghh

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁😁😁

[@randyandkathykaping2458]

Thank you for those amazing tips! Very Kind of you to share....you are the ultimate professional player!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

My pleasure! Thanks!

[@davidmacleod9313]

I coined the term “Whammybar” NOT Lonnie Mack back in 1968 or 9. (Big deal, eh?) All because of Hendrix’s version of “All Along The Watchtower”. True. Out of my mind and I’m a nobody. Lol Just sayin’

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁👌

[@kamikazi777]

Since you have a KamiKazi in the rack behind you, would be great to see a Lynch “In The Style Of” video one day. Well, that would be the Lynch of the 80s of course😃. Fun video by the way!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@jeffreybeutels7663]

I laughed out loud at the Huli Huli sound, good stuff man! Loving these tips and for sure will use them.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁🤟

[@seek4truth]

I love Finnish people. Humbleness, simplicity in explanation, and professionalism. SISU 🤘🏻

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🙏💪

I love huli-huli kind of tricks. And those automated subtitles are giving you applauses all the the time! Brilliant! 👌😂💪

[@EugeValovirta230V]

And there’s more to come 😎. Thanks Ilari! 🙏

[@rikh78]

haha nice, we used to call the Huli Huli the "Smooth woodle" :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁👌

[@sergioRR3073]

Cool video! This channel is one of my favorite actually, I could go on listening to this stuff forever you know lol

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@robertolsen9721]

Very funny, it's important with a good sense of humor😁

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 😊

[@jlewallen007]

Poor mans flanger... also known as “stillborn” by bls... loved this video

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed! 😊 Thanks!

[@johndaugherty4127]

You the man!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🙏🤟

[@jesterraj]

Yep in been using fast feet yes now....great tool.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

You know, many people have done the fret wrap and your video is the only one where you actually properly hear the before & after.... especially the before!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear that! Thanks!

[@genustinca5565]

Great video man. Half of these tricks were invented by EVH btw. Seems a fitting tribute now that he's passed.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Yeah he was one, and still is, one of my all time heroes 💔. We all owe so much to him. Long live the King!

[@jesterraj]

Hullie hullie......I like that

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎

[@paolourru]

Ahahah 😆 I like the Huli-Huli

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁👌

[@chadherring2790]

I’ve never had a good term for “shred mindlessly just start an end on the right note”. But now I do! Huli Huli forever.

[@bc454irocz89]

The tricks no one else will show you!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🕺🤷😎

[@SaberToothGary]

Obviously it doesn't hinder you at all, but... I don't apply Fast Fret beyond the fret board. That way I'm not picking thru it. AND, you're more like the shredding little brother I never had... (what's Finnish for CHEERS?) =)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌😎. It’s KIPPIS 😊

[@SaberToothGary]

@@EugeValovirta230V - cool... Kippis, my dude!! =)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌😎

[@underpressureman]

Hey , now there's another use for socks. Keep the video's coming man. Id love to collab on a video one day, I'm starting a channel this summer!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 😊. Ok cool let me know when! 👍

[@underpressureman]

@@EugeValovirta230V Will do!

[@stevengoodman3498]

Sweet tips my friend! Thanks so much, we are all always learning. Cheers!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks Steven! 😎🙏

[@verruckterwissenschaftler]

Dope tricks Euge

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 😎

[@jonunderscore]

Best Euge Video Ever

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎

[@Breathemusic4202]

love this guy

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@Justpassingghrough]

My guitar style is so much different than yours. With that being said I love your videos! Especially the ones with the tsl 100 since that's my head...everyone else on youtube keeps mystique but you keep it real...if I had to label your videos I'd say blue collar (meaning working mans/player type)...its a compliment!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Really glad to hear! Yeah I’m a blue collar guy and my playing style is basically just blues on steroids. Meat & potatoes so to say 😊.

[@strictlywicked186]

Awesome tips

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@MrXIII-nq3rs]

Awesome 👹💥

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 🤟😎

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Genius. (Deep bow) (offers belgium beer)!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎👍

[@speedemon77]

top trick for guitar beginners - don't give up!!! just play ,play and play

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Exactly 👌.

[@YoungManNihilist]

Just saw that the KZbin CC captioned your opening as "Hi, I'm Olga Villeverde, and this is.." hahaha

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁😁😁

[@sergejkrynycky728]

Euge! My favourite part about your playing are your crazy weird rock faces. :D Haha. Cheers from Sweden!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁😁😁👌

[@rrswitch48]

😎 Tapped octave harmonics...13 Shredder!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@robertolsen9721]

I knew most of the hacks especially the huli huli one. Fast fret is good, I use that too.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Good 😎

[@OneHandleToHandleThemAll]

I use Axe Turbo deodorant on my strings. Makes them smell nicer, too.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁👌

[@Carmine_04]

😅😬

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@simkenglee]

If I were to form a band I will call the band.... HULI HULI

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Great choise! 😊👌

[@hunkshemanhero3894]

I only have a bridge pickup so i guess that makes it my "rapi rapi" mic.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁👌🤟

[@ShreddingFinn]

Eddie did a harmonic trill by pulling off I think 7-5-0 7-5-0 on the a string really fast

[@EugeValovirta230V]

He did a lot of things 🎸👌

[@BA99253]

Whoa love the tapping hack gonna learn that!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👍😊

[@joshuataitguitar6936]

Huli Huli is words to live by. Great stuff mate.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 😎. Thanks man!

[@hammerheartofficial48]

Seems like Janick Gers had the same guitar teacher:-)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Hardly possible but not completely 😊.

[@burningstar3466]

thank you

[@EugeValovirta230V]

You’re welcome 👍

[@shaynew6894]

I always wondered why the guitar nut looked like that

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌😎

[@Antananarivo12]

Great videos! You forgot another hack: one note amp feedback.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 😎👌

[@dclunie5254]

All of Zakk Wylde's secrets revealed!,

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎👌

[@dclunie5254]

Awwsome

[@tonivesala9137]

I was thinking about getting a guitar with tremolo even though I'm a Les Paul-guy. These poor man's tricks got me out of the hook 😂 thanks!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Awesome! 👍😊

[@mpalin11]

Legendaarinen englannin osaamisen taso, heti aluksi: "Use sock." ...

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Pun intended 😎

[@VortechBand]

"You so(u)ck" :)

[@ArtbyPaulPetro]

i love this stuff! Steve Morse intro to "Take it off the Top" might be the origin of poor mans flanger!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Oh yeah! 👌😎

[@mikejelinek1413]

Euge, great youtube site lotta fun. Your a very good player.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@hierrogm]

Very cool I will study some of these exercises ..thanks man

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool! 🙏🎼

[@Pitchuga]

nice hacks 7:00 just checking if it´s still in tune ahahahha great \m/

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 😊

[@arpadpap5505]

i love your vids man! Do a Huli-Huli Shirt design! :D

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Let’s see 😁

[@timothysnave]

Been using fast fret for years. That stuff is awesome. Nice TSL by the way ;)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 🤘😎

[@doedesjel]

I think that the numbers from 7 to 10 or 11(poor man's tricks) came from the zakk Wylde "pride and glory" era or something 🏡🔙

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I think I heard it the first time on ”No More Tears” - album but it took me a while to figure it out ’cos back then the internet didn’t exist 😊. But yeah around early ’90s or so 👍😎

[@doedesjel]

@@EugeValovirta230V I know for a fact that he did whammy tricks without pedals and tremolo bridges in the first Ozzy years or something.... I guess you spoiled everything and you'll receive an email from his lawyer! 😂 😂 😂 (my sense of humour is a little unconconventional 😁)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁👍

[@benny2899]

super cool video man, always love to see when i get on youtube and see a new euge valovirta video

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks Ben!

[@elkhanagaev4172]

Great! And very funny 😆😁

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 😎

[@dzaijn]

Your videos are awesome man! Glad I discovered them.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks Isak! 🙏

[@nobbynose4254]

cool

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😊

[@coldvoid]

Very nice, Euge! Thanks :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@jasujokelainen5073]

Thanks brother Euge!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

You’re welcome man! 😎🤟

[@thatmechanicguy8773]

This video could have also been titled, “All of Zakk’s tricks EVER” hahaha. Awesome! Thank you so much.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁😁👍👍

[@NovzPadilla]

nice one euge 🥰 huli huli

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Huli huli 👌😊

[@Moirchester]

Great hacks, but I can't play a guitar. Nevertheless they'll help me as a part of teh audience ;)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Good! 😊

[@manuelrivas3569]

Very Cool 😎

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟😎🙏

[@ytrezazerty1]

hello from Belgium... great hacks, thanks.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks! 😎🤘

[@ConradMH]

Great video my friend!!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🙏👍

[@MrTelenator]

Huli-huli 🤣💪🏻

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Todellakin 👍😊

[@thecase1975]

Another great video! What string size do you use?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Depending on the guitar and tuning but on this one it's DR 10-56 and the tuning on the video is standard D.

[@kyranstoecklin726]

Euge Valovirta and more important: what sock size?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I prefer 45 European👌😎

[@herrsexr]

have you ever tried the aluminum inside the electronics as well for noises reduction? will that affect the performance, do you think it is better to just use a noise gate, since i noticed that you use the decimator now.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

No. The only source of noise is pretty much the SD-1 so I place the Decimator after that just enough so that it reduces the hiss but doesn’t really gate anything 👌. I play a lot with guitar’s volume so gated sound doesn’t work for me at all.

[@herrsexr]

@@EugeValovirta230V Thanks.

[@ordohereticus3427]

Excellent Zakk Wyler guitar clinic! Harmonic trills are the most annoyingly difficult for me, especially with pickups where the tone isn’t dialled to maximum.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@ordohereticus3427]

@@EugeValovirta230V You’re a wiz, man. Your videos going back years and your guitar work are in their own league. Yet you make this stuff accesible.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🙏☺️👌

[@OneWithMiseryStrings]

First hack is very helpful. It's time to buy the famous "Sock of doom" by Andy Gillon. 🤣 Seriously, thanks for the advice

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks! ”Sock of Doom” sounds like a must have 😊👍

[@OneWithMiseryStrings]

@@EugeValovirta230V you should listen to the Andy's solo album, also his band Mors Principium Est🙂👍

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks for the tip👍🤘

[@shovington67]

I needed that. Too many hacks to keep up with.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@shainowen2520]

Jon malkovich on the guitar

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁👍

[@shainowen2520]

@@EugeValovirta230V how far are you from Germany. My uncle lives there and I get a free 90 day visa.. You would fit right in here in the Phillipines. El nido lots of northerners come here from viking land in the winter when their was no cough going around.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I live in Switzerland but I’m good thanks. As soon as Covid is over we’re going on tour with Cyhra 👌😎.

[@shainowen2520]

@@EugeValovirta230V I'm just loading up in the stock market. Thanks too. Wall Street bet pumpers. I already had a position. I'm now wealthier than I ever been. Pumped to 446 a share. Nuts

[@buriedinconcreteusa]

i love this dude, he's a trip!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁👍

[@jussileppanen9872]

Mitä meinaat tuolla "put your strings at wrong way?" Eli sulla on kiinteä talla koska ei ole kampea. Miten laitat kielet väärinpäin? Ja mistä?? Eli kun pujotat kielen virityskoneistosta tallan suuntaan, niin miten ja mihin ja mitä kautta sen pujotat? Itselläni on Esp Eclipce kitara ja kovasti nyt tätä asiaa kummastelen...

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Normaali tapa on pujottaa kielet Lepukan tallan takana olevan "pidikkeen / peräpalan"" läpi takaapäin eli kitaran perästä päin, mutta mä laitan ne tallamikin puolelta ja sitten kierrän sen "peräpalan" yli ja siitä tallaan, joten kielten kulma on loivempi ja ranne lepää mukavasti siinä kielten päällä. Tällä tavalla saa myös sen peräpalan duunattua bodyyn kiinni (snadisti enemmän sustainia) ilman, että kielten kulmasta tulee kovin jyrkkää, koska jos kulma liian jyrkkä, niin mulla ainakin kielet tuppaa katkeamaan aika helposti :-)

[@leedoucette8522]

I use my hair ties when need be lol

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎👌

[@christianutter5383]

Wrap around tailpiece: the shallower string angle over the bridge also gives less tension to the strings.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌

[@artojhannula]

Toi sukkahomma on ollut vuosia. En häpeä.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Hyvä. Ei pidäkään 😊👍

[@VortechBand]

Älä ainakaan pistä suoraan jalasta :D

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👍😁

[@denzl_666]

Sympatic guy!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🙏🤟