Guitar Player Confidence Levels in a Guitar Store

[@MusicisWin]

How confident are you? 😅

[@LyricClock-fo8he]

Not very ( also first reply)

[@bjrndrachmann5828]

Confidence: 20 Skill level: 70

[@donaldinnewmexico]

LIFE: 💯 GUITAR: 0

[@reubenrozeyt5716]

60

[@marco9056]

Confidence- 0 skill- 0

[@taimarsaid8783]

You know you've made it when you no longer need to go to the store to shoot store scenes.

[@Mephilis78]

Well he certainly made a collection of guitars.

[@TheNino37]

He appears to have more guitars than an actual local guitar store. Thanks for the entertaining videos, Tyler!

[@donanders2110]

I was going to say the same thing!

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

HELLO

[@stanphillips7277]

That or your rich 😂

[@christiaanbotha3333]

The fact that Tyler has enough guitars to actually portray his own collection as a guitar store amazes me.

[@kylehill9653]

he fr has more guitars than my local store does 😂

[@schaddalton]

Or that he has a guitar in at least one bathroom in his house so he can practice while dumping out.

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

HELLO

[@j-mo2453]

I know right? Let’s go on through the kitchen to my guitar center lol

[@j-mo2453]

He’s that guy that’ll never be sure why we like him… could be he’s just a great guy, could be his gear. We won’t know until he hits hard times and pairs it down to a squire tele and a first act acoustic to know what kind of person he really is. Lolol

[@youngbilly541]

i feel like the 100/100 guy and the 1/1 guy would actually get along really well

[@carljohnson4691]

As a former guitar store employee, I can affirm that this video is 100/100 accurate.

[@DanielleEmberley]

My biggest surprise at a GC store was the day I walked in and there were 3 customers playing beautiful chord melody arrangements with no one shredding.

[@cometsuch]

The cranking the amp and then fumbling the chord while plugging it into the sg was hilarious. That smile right before lol

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

HELLO

[@melodyS88]

That telegram guy is a scammer impersonating the channel owner.

[@thecheeseman31415]

@@melodyS88 reported that bastard. Weather or not KZbin does anything about it is still up in the air.

[@yellowood252]

I started playing acoustic when I was 5 and electric when I was 17 (I'm 24 now). I walk in the acoustic room like I'm a share holder, completely confident. But.... when I pull a Strat off the wall and turn towards the amps, I freeze as though I've seen a dead body instead of a Deluxe Reverb.

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

HELLO

[@brandongurganus7387]

Oh dude that’s so me haha. I resorted to playing unplugged. Hha

[@yellowood252]

@@brandongurganus7387 We'll get there in due time haha

[@melodyS88]

That telegram guy is a scammer impersonating the channel owner.

[@Reese_Kyle]

Would be interesting a video to help "entry level" players to choose a guitar in a shop. For example, what to check in a guitar (to be sure at least that the guitar is in a good shape), proper way to check it, and any suggestion to help us grasp and explore the differences between two guitars of the same model. All of this...without annoying people around or the stuff 😅 Thanks anyway Tyler!

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

Hi

[@nekilikizhrvatske3336]

He already made a video called the best beginner guitar

[@stoneysdead689]

Phillip Mcknight already made that video, and he has a downloadable spread sheet that lists everything you should check, and they're in order of importance. In other words, the stuff at the top of the list are deal breakers- the stuff at the bottom are things you could change afterwards if you wanted.

[@Reese_Kyle]

@@nekilikizhrvatske3336 Yes, I saw it. Great video and it helped. However, I wonder if there is more that can be added for us noobie. Especially when trying to compare two guitars of the same brand and model.

[@Reese_Kyle]

@@stoneysdead689 Thanks! I will check it out. Already following Phillip, he is another great youtuber.

[@Nirian_vigora]

The crippling curse of 10 skill in private but -10 skill around people

[@melodyS88]

That telegram guy is a scammer impersonating the channel owner.

[@SirDoooche]

Dequip your picking method and switch to alternate pick when you enter musical exchanges, way better at charisma levels. Only keep solo hands equipped when you are in a 15+ mana environment, if alternative pick is unavailable in some lands smoke on the water is available, the crippling blow effect can usually allow you to pass the area.... be warned though as smoke on the water can reduce charisma and intelligence if used in a hostile controlled environment.

[@Avybavywavy]

Me

[@piercehubbard4086]

Man I totally relate to this. Every time you go to a guitar shop someone there is just shredding hard, pulling off sweeps and triplicates, super fast solos, and you just say “I can’t play around this guy! I was spoiled when I first started playing guitar. I was a huge Metallica fan and wanted an ESP. At the time where I lived (Colorado, 1999) there weren’t any Guitar Centers I knew of, and you could only buy ESP’s at one store in a Denver suburb. It’s a locally famous shop for shredders and drummers. I just walked in heard all the people playing screeching solos, and the salesman helped me locate the model and color I wanted and hooked it up to an amp and said “go ahead and play around, try it out!” I played like a strum of all open strings and went “yep this is it! This is what I want!” And we bought it and got the hell out of there!

[@thekidtrey1949]

I remember the first time I gained the confidence to pick a guitar up at a store for the first time. Plugged in the les paul, sat down nice and comfy and boom…forgot every song I learned and how to play 😂

[@melodyS88]

That telegram guy is a scammer impersonating the channel owner.

[@exotictrap_]

I’ve started off with an 8 year old acoustic a year ago, about 5 months ish in my 15th birthday, I got to play and electric guitar for the first time, I also forgot everything I learned, it was also the first introduction to amps, I didn’t even knew how to control them lol

[@topfloorstudio2684]

3:08 is so hilarious! The look on his face right before plugging in the "live" cable!

[@willfaust471]

This reminds me of the first time I played a guitar in a store, I was in Nashville 3 months ago and went to that guitar center, nothing gets the nerves going like your first time playing in front of people (if anyone happened to notice) and playing a guitar more expensive than any other that you’ve ever played. My hands were shaking so bad that soloing was damn near impossible so I had to resort to my beginner riffs.

[@melodyS88]

That telegram guy is a scammer impersonating the channel owner.

[@DatMetalBoi75]

You'll get more confident in a guitar store as time passes

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

For the longest time I wouldn’t even plug into an amp when I went into a store. Always had too much anxiety. Now I’ll throw an amp on 3 because I still get nervous, but it’s going away. Music is supposed to be fun, I think a lot of people forget that.

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

HELLO

[@johnclements5277]

with the 1/1's it's all about breaking the ice. I don't work at a music shop but the guys there know me fairly well. I try to engage the 1s with what interests they have or gauge the expectation. it's all about encouragement to pursue the dream

[@SquirrelDarling1]

I appreciate the little pep talk at the end of video. I’m at a low right now in my playing.

[@LeftiBassist]

Great video. As a Southpaw, finding a bass or guitar to play, is the most difficult part of being at a guitar store.

[@molekyyli]

I visited three stores today. Two had zero, one had two (and very boring ones), so I didn't even feel like trying them, I wouldn't consider buying them anyway in any case, so... But I need to go back for one guitar though, an old 70''s Japanese Strat, not a well-known brand (Condor) but I really, really liked the neck. I don't have any SSS guitar yet (just 2x HH and 1x HSH).

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

hello

[@davidself2223]

You need a video where all the " your playing that wrong, let me show you how to play it correctly."players show up at the store at the same time. Throw in one rookie overwhelmed by it all and Todd. Don't forget Todd!

[@zndr9056]

I love how he has so many guitars he can just film in his house for a skit, in a guitar shop

[@BeejayMorgan]

Whoa, that outro music is sick. Your album is gonna be killer, man.

[@magma_fire_bagwan]

Can't wait!!

[@Pooker_CS]

You should try to play lefthanded. Would be a fun video!:D

[@NoobieDoo]

Are we not going to talk about the fact that Tyler has a bass guitar hung in his bathroom-

[@alo1581]

We don't talk about that

[@yellowood252]

@@alo1581 It's an unspoken feud with Davie504

[@melodyS88]

That telegram guy is a scammer impersonating the channel owner.

[@diamondly6250]

you dont shred and dump?

[@nofriendtojesus]

Do a video imagining the different companies as ppl. Give each company a unique personality based on their reputations.

[@murpsman]

I love this guy. A good bit of humor for an early Monday morning.

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

HI

[@murpsman]

@@courtneyoneillviolin Hi Courtney

[@melodyS88]

That telegram guy is a scammer impersonating the channel owner.

[@murpsman]

@@melodyS88 A similar scam to this is showing up on a lot of KZbin videos lately.

[@idoruZe]

1/1 was me 2 weeks ago. Took me two visits to Guitar Center then a visit to an awesome small local store to feel comfortable. Picked up an awesome classic vibe tele and playing every day. Just go for it!

[@maximohouston7146]

Thank you SO MUCH for bringing back these skits! Please do more! My confidence level is probably like 25 or maybe more.

[@philosophusbellator]

Spot on! Another good scenario is the band member who won't stop noodling around when you need quiet to tune your instrument.

[@aguynamednathan]

I am both proud and ashamed to admit that I have gone through all these phases

[@NeiloNeil]

Just got myself a new guitar last week and I was so glad the store had a soundproof booth to try it out....

[@NoobieDoo]

You forgot one: Confidence: 100 Skill level: sweet child o' mine

[@joepesce7091]

I'm just happy the SG is getting appreciated n this one video.

[@thejacksquatch1992]

3:13 How I think I'm like in a guitar store... 1:07 How I'm actually like in a guitar store... 😄😄😄 BTW that's a hell of a collection you got there, good sir 😊

[@gurunghari]

when your local guitar shop is Guitar Center. and my luxury music shop consist in one room

[@Dashpoint_M]

My confidence is like a 50 and my skill, apparently/according to everyone else, my skill is about a 30 something maybe. I’ve been playing guitar for about a year and music just clicks where other things don’t. Just something about how the strings are laid out on the fretboard just calms me and is so easy to understand. Thanks for the inspiration to keep growing as a musician

[@TheHunter77632]

This is the funniest one yet I’m in tears bro😭

[@DaedalusRaistlin]

This was relatable. I started out as a 1/1 and could barely speak to the seemingly cool looking store guys. Then the first one set me up on a real loud amp and I didn't know what to play. And the guitar was out of tune. At least I didn't (know how to) play any of the annoying songs people always do in guitar stores. They were friendly people too, always saying hi, and calling me Bass VI guy, since that's what I bought from there (plus a ton of strings and picks.) When you know what you need out of a guitar store, it's a lot less daunting. Getting guitars fixed or setup was also a nice way of sharing some of the cool aspects of my guitars with people who seemed like they appreciated them, like artwork or just a nicely made expensive guitar. Hope your amp is OK, when I saw that light go out I thought it might not be planned :o Hopefully just some protection circuit and a cooldown?

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

HELLO

[@melodyS88]

That telegram guy is a scammer impersonating the channel owner.

[@DaedalusRaistlin]

@@melodyS88 They're on every channel, even the really small ones with less than 10k subscribers.

[@thecheeseman31415]

How do you like the Bass VI? I’ve got one ordered that’ll be coming in a week or two. Sold a Keith Urban Les Paul clone and an Ibanez acoustic bass to afford it.

[@DaedalusRaistlin]

@@thecheeseman31415 Loved it. I always had a guitar, but couldn't really get the proper feel for it, and found bass easier to get into. The Bass VI feels like it bridges that gap into guitar, and I had a lot of fun coming up with riffs on it. The strings weren't as massive as the ones on my other 6 string bass, so easier to play. They're spaced close enough to use a pick if you want, or finger pick nice and comfortably. Feels a little like an acoustic in that regard. It just felt right to me, and though I've since moved onto guitar as my main instrument, I credit the Bass VI with helping me get there by being a really good mix of bass and guitar in one instrument, similar enough to both to let me transition my skills, yet still has it's own unique sound.

[@stuckinchaselandia6427]

Signs you might have GAS.... you make a video of people in a guitar store, but the store is actually your home.

[@tacosauce7107]

I've been playing guitar since I was 3 and I'm 20 now... I still feel like- CL 1 SL 1

[@thedesertwillowlunchtable]

The end of that really reminded me of a Daniel Thrasher skit😂!

[@TheLadsBandLive]

That skill level 50 score was pretty generous.

[@Soso-nl2dh]

Nice. I tried a fender mexican strat for lefty in a music store in Dublin during a school trip. First time trying a guitar in a store without buying it. Felt amazing. 😊

[@jtkane317]

First! Also, I go to a guitar store and promptly forget all I know on guitar.

[@epicgamerman4268]

"he's really going for it" best quote

[@hypermoose5794]

I feel like no matter how confident I am I will always suck when recorded

[@DaGn0528]

Forgot the Confidence: 1, but Skill: 50-100 persona

[@izzyguitar8554]

so glad the comedy returned, all us guitarists understand it!

[@melodyS88]

That telegram guy is a scammer impersonating the channel owner.

[@danialafa]

This is so freaking funny, i laughed so much just after getting robbed. The guy took my cars speakers. Thanks for the joy man

[@ThrillHouse666]

As someone who started working at a music store, I wish people would not treat these places as a jam space. I totally encourage anyone to play a guitar before buying one but if you're there when I leave for my lunch and are still there when I come back... bro come on 😮‍💨

[@dan_kay]

How about you extending your lunch break instead of limiting our jam time? A guitar store is like a public library. Not our fault that the store owner made terrible business decisions by displaying guitars openly.

[@ThrillHouse666]

@@dan_kay I disagree on your library statement but totally agree that a music store is meant to be enjoyed for what it is. I would never want to rob someone of the experience of jamming that guitar they can't afford but are able to play. That being said, this is a small scale shop with lesson rooms for kids less than 10 ft. from the guitars. I don't care what people play, it's the volume and duration. Just because there's a 10 on the knob doesn't mean you have to play at 10 for 30+ minutes straight.

[@NeonShores]

Tyler's house is a guitar store at this point...well maybe a PRS showroom.

[@aviiky8961]

This video taught me that my skill level is below 50

[@y0Fiqqy]

When it cut to the guy plunging while “0 skill” guy was ripping was just peak cinema

[@spextemp]

As someone who is 1/1 and finally decided to actually learn guitar a week ago, this feels eerily accurate. The extent of my bravery was to call a local mom & pop guitar store just to ask for information. And even with that I wasn't very confident/comfortable. Me: "Um, hi! I was wondering, if you don't carry the guitar I'm interested in. Can you order it for me?" Store worker: "Yeah...? But first, what kind of guitar are you looking for?" Me: "Oh, guess that might help..."

[@JoshSaysStuff]

Could you collab with a bass KZbinr to make a video about how bassists perceive different types of guitarists? Or, if you want to go with the tried and true route of mocking bassists, maybe a video about bass players from a guitarist’s perspective? I dunno man, I just love this channel but I’m also obsessed with bass. Gimme something to work with here.

[@musicalsloth9705]

1:20 “welcome👐”

[@waynepalumbo8917]

Can you do a video where you show the different types of child music students? Like - the one who never practices, the one who is a prodigy, the one who practices every day but isn't making progress?

[@Jakal-pw8yq]

I've worked in vintage instruments for over 30 years and I'll never forget my first day. There was a 14 year old kid in the amp room playing a little guitar and he starts playing the opening to Stairway to heaven! Well, one of my co-workers grabbed a pair of scissors and walked in the room and cut this kid's guitar cable! I've never seen a human being turned that red. He got up and left with his head hung. These guys were all laughing but I felt really bad for the kid and being that it was my first day working in a music store I was quite intimidated. So my empathy was on high alert. I think I can say for certain that kid never played that song in a music store again!😁🎸✌

[@molekyyli]

That's horrible! I hope that kid didn't stop playing after that...

[@216trixie]

Are you sure that really happened?

[@hjonkhjonkamgoose]

You forgot the 100% skill 0% confidence I also love that Explorer you had hanging in the back!

[@cryptidproductions3160]

I've meant that guy and bizarrely enough he was also the neighbor tweaker He acts like he can barely play and has gear that looks like dug out of the local dump because it's all jerry-rigged back together but somehow plays like Mick Mars if you get him going and manages to fiddle with everything right to get sound

[@masteryoda6988]

You should do how a guitar player plays at home vs in public with skill level and stuff. Hopefully that makes sense.

[@Melkor0410]

And then there is the guy with confidence level 1 but skill level 10000000000000

[@kirkham4]

2:42 "Ugh, he's back again😒" *bites lip sensually*

[@elcompaqueso5214]

This gave me the confidence to go into guitar center and play hey bulldog

[@precobaixoaz3119]

"I think I blew the amp... *SICK* " LMAO😂😂😂😂😂

[@hansgrayman4809]

Having worked in two different Guitar Centers and a variety of other chains, there is a lot of truth here. 😁

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

HI

[@hansgrayman4809]

@@courtneyoneillviolin Hi. I always wanted to learn violin. But mastery of guitar has always distracted me from other instruments.

[@musicmnw1982]

Now you can confidently go to the guitar store to buy some new tubes.

[@timothymaine4084]

Give us a buddy guy inspired video. At 86 years old he just dropped another blues album on the world and it’s amazing.

[@shannonm7981]

I'm not your Buddy, Guy!

[@timothymaine4084]

@@shannonm7981 hahahahah😂😂

[@omarvivas5886]

Do a video on Toni Iommi's bio and how he became an AMAZING guitar player (let alone the father of Heavy Metal) even though he chopped 3 of his fingers off on a job-related accident

[@303HOBO]

Just remember everyone had to start somewhere and they got out of it what they put into it. From my experience the best players tend to be the most humble people and have no problem giving you tips and tricks to help you improve. The biggest thing is no matter what you’ll always be your biggest critic so go easy on yourself!

[@adityalakhwani3335]

dude absolutely great content, please make a video on some budget guitars including a brand called newen guitars. thats an Argentina based brand and they make their guitars in Argentina itself.

[@adampaddock5267]

Every time I walk up into the guitar Center. I inspect how the guitar feels, plays,and sounds, then I try different amps and effect pedals. Play things I know

[@SilencerUK]

I have confidence, im confident i suck, but only been at it for a month so im confident that thats ok.

[@Sushi_the_Idiot]

As a beginner guitarist who has just gotten there first electric guitar this is way too realistic

[@DScott-nk1lo]

I was too nervous to go in and buy strings and I winder, so I ordered them online. Bought an acoustic like 12 years ago and figured I would finally start learning. Hope 33 isn't too old

[@jenraider72]

Trust me, you are not too old to learn and it is indeed still worth it to start now. It's quite fun, and more so when you are doing it for your own enjoyment, sans any type of outside pressure or timelines. Good luck, have fun and enjoy yourself.

[@DScott-nk1lo]

@@jenraider72 thanks, I'll try to

[@victormaniaci2104]

I've been playing guitar for almost 20 years, and I have spent tons of hours trying different gear over the years. I still get self conscious when I'm there.

[@redneckwithajeep5001]

Just went in and played for the first time into a guitar store to actually play because I just wanted to try out different necks ended up buying a guitar I didn't really expect to buy

[@RollandMatthewWeber]

Heyo, fantastic video. How about a skit with different guitarist reactions when having to play on backline gear for the first time. The "No way, I can't play without MY tone!" guitarist and "The one that rolls with the punches", "The one who has no ideas about how festivals work" or "The one willing to fight over it" or "The constant complainer". Thanks for sharing, had a lot of fun watching this one. Great stuff!

[@eltipobigotudo2162]

THE SOUND OF THE CABLE PLUGGING IN ON 100/1

[@xliquidflames]

I had some lessons around age 7. Then I didn't pick one up again until early high school. I played off and on until about 10 years ago. So, instead of skill level, go with ages and experience for the next one. You could have a child just starting out, a child virtuoso, a middle aged midlife crisis, a 20 something guitarist for a local band, and wisened 70 year old life long student of music. I think I'm in an early midlife crisis because I want to start playing guitar and skating again at age 40.

[@joermnyc]

I was okay trying out guitars and pedals at my local shop when I was a kid and learning 25 years ago, but now, “I’ll just buy this online.” Then there were the two guys that walked in, grabbed two ESPs, plugged in to two amps, and just nailed the entirety of “Sanitarium”, bought both guitars and amps, and we never saw them again. 🤷‍♂️

[@Nate_M_Q7591]

man's got so many guitars that his studio looks like a guitar store

[@reed3274]

me wanting to start on guitar, having held one once Confidence: 20 Skill: 1

[@kawhileonard7731]

The better I got at guitar this often I’ll plug in a guitar at the shop don’t know why just don’t ever feel the need

[@devinmh9125]

I think confidence is the key to success in anything you do I’m a barber and having that confidence in what you’re doing is number one without it you’re going to hesitate you’re going to doubt yourself and you’re not gonna do as good as you could

[@Justsaying12347]

Can relate I've been playing one year (so I still suck) but because I'm nearly 50 people think I can play and get so nervous I can't even play stuff in store I can at home. But at the end of the day nobody really gives a shit. Try different guitars till you find 1 (or 5) that feel right to you and you will be more likely to pick it up, oh and if you have the means get a good one. don't buy total budget ones. Shop around you don't have to spend a fortune ( that comes later)

[@ronmorey3475]

Exactly! I think about this all the time. Even though I've been playing for a long time and keep working on getting better, I figure that, based on my appearance and gray hair, no matter how good I ever get people will assume I should be that good anyway. But I don't let that stop me! It's too much fun!

[@Justsaying12347]

Got a message that looks like spam, just saying

[@julesy1x810]

Love the skits man please keep doing them

[@wallclock4648]

This guy can show as much emotion as possible and I’ll still think he’s an emotionless psychopath LOL

[@EagleScout2019]

As a new player with anxiety, 1 confidence and 1 skill is exactly me. I've been to a guitar store once, I got picks, because I broke my only pick, and I left. Haven't been back since.

[@Domebuddy]

order a bag of those suckers online

[@stonemad35]

Shopping for your pedals, and how choosing evolves over experience. From the DOD Grunge to the Klon.

[@fenderfox5080]

Lmao the confident guy with the fumbling cord was hilarious 😂

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

Hi

[@thomask9577]

Hey Tyler, when can I come over to YOUR guitar store 🤣

[@olive_gaming1651]

I miss your skits man, it’s what brought me to your channel! You should think about doing one like, What happens when a vanilla guitar player picks up something exotic! Interpret that how you like, just something I thought would be funny!

[@TLDT]

I have a laughing/crying fit at the aftermath of the skill level 1 , confidence level is 100 guy. This has to be my favourite guitar video

[@mltproductionstudio]

The skits are the absolute cream of the crop for your content🙌🏽 please more skits! These are my favorite of your videos.

[@melodyS88]

That telegram guy is a scammer impersonating the channel owner.

[@mltproductionstudio]

@@melodyS88 I’m well aware 😂 but thanks for looking out 🤘🏽

[@piercing_oil6142]

This man is one of the few people to inspire me to play guitar more, including starting a band. Thank you

[@melodyS88]

That telegram guy is a scammer impersonating the channel owner.

[@Spiraljam]

Feeling confident is the most freeing thing about playing an instrument, or probably anything else in life…but I haven’t learned that lesson yet. Newbies, just tune up. Everything else is understood. We’ve all been where you are. We all still remember, and feel it. Just tune the fucking thing.

[@Dumpy_truck12]

The funny thing is that it actually looks like a store when he’s inside but it’s his room

[@rhydershort]

Hey The best pick I have ever used is a blue chip pick. They are like 40 dollars and made out of the same stuff they send to space. I would love to see you review one. Love the content and you are such a great inspiration

[@KRColson]

Tyler you never cease to crack me up! I still think your best was scaring the bajesus out of your wife with the hidden mini amps! Or the british guy takin' a header off his chair and into the piano and shouting F*CK! I'm laughing at that one as I type this!!!!! LOL! In fact, the more you laughed the more I did. Keep it up Bud!

[@michaelferguson1625]

You're a trip dude , love your videos keep that shit going ,until next time keep shredding 🤘

[@paulroyal2177]

Skit videos are back! I was just thinking about how it has been a while since you (Tyler Larson) have done one of these... Ideas? I'm fascinated by guitarists who think that with a guitar, they are capable of unexplainable expressions. They can play and get "into the zone", and time seems to stop as they commune with the universe... How about: "Groove moves of guitarists in the zone." I recall how Steve Vai would go deep into the zone, start rocking his shoulders side to side, lose his heavy Hydra, and flip his pick. Many guitarists head bang. Kfir Oachion plays with his eyes closed, and at the end he "wakes up" and breathes deep. Some dance. The Who's Pete Townshend wheels his right arm around. Some guitarists are "naval gazers", ignoring eveyone as they focus on perfection. Kirk Hammet has said he is angry all the time, but is he angry AT his guitar? Some guitarists raise their guitars up like classical guitarists, like they want viewers to think the guitar is radiant and their playing is profound. Ritchie Blackmore halfway through Can't Let You Go showboats like that. ZZ Top would swing the neck side to side, like its a tommy gun. Some bassists keep the guitar down near their knees, and bounce their spines. Gary Moore had some soulfull winces on soaring notes. I've seen guitarists who are just watching other guitarists get into the zone, and then the watching guitarists would also get into the zone and start jerking their heads or chins. Rhett Shull and Rick Beato have that same chin-turn if they watch something that amazes them beyond their own abilities. I'm sure you know what I mean, and have silly names for these "possessed players."