In the Studio with... Michael Angelo Batio

Guitar World presents an exclusive tour of Michael Angelo Batio's home studio, aka "Monster Mix Studio."
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[@jcdarrenmusic]

MA : Hi! I'm Michael Angelo Batio and welcome to my home studio, MonsterMix Studio. yeaah! The boy who knocks the door : Oh, ok sir, here's your pizza.

[@DomTheBartenderGuy]

Lol yes

[@harrispj4205]

+Jan Carl Darren Ruiz best commend ever, lol.

[@sammccue1359]

+Jan Carl Darren Ruiz ... Well... he is Italian. LOL!

[@raulperez2308]

+Sam McCue Dude, you're in every single comment on this video xD

[@sammccue1359]

Well, not quite every one, LOL. But, before I 'retired' after 60 years in 'the biz' I toured the world and recorded with a top act and I think I know a good musician when I hear one. Michael certainly qualifies.

[@jonnyrocketfingers8427]

I think those impressive thing about MAB, is how sweet of a guy he is. he is so approachable and willing to hang with his fans. total gem of a guy

[@sundigest1121]

jonny gibbs I agree idk why he gets so much hate

[@sundigest1121]

jonny gibbs I agree idk why he gets so much hate

[@BoothScience]

Agree with this for sure... he is an absolute dude. Very genuine.

[@richardturk7162]

Yep I met him back in 2012 at a clinic and got to chat with him one on one and he is a very nice person.

[@TheMaximusprime09]

is that how he opens the door to everyone?

[@johndo9648]

Let's hope so 😊

[@BAJARACER43X]

i dont know why people rag on him, he seems like a nice guy and he is one of the pioneers of shred

[@sammccue1359]

+Petgreen ... "When the debate is lost slander is the tool off the loser."

[@tasteegold7772]

yep i said it many times the internet brings out the inner asswipe from a lot of...asswipes lol..cowards who'd never say half the shit in public they do online..its the digital PUSSY generation ;P

[@fjordfjesta]

Really nice dude. Got to hang out with him at one of the DOA meetups in Florida. Those double-guitars and cases weigh a fuckin' ton, too.

[@uplaywithfire7564]

The dude invited guitar world's camera crew into his humble Abode to show us his studio and cool gear and all I hear is Complaining.its about sharing music-like Mike did.get it? Rocknroll forever!

[@kungfuman82]

Because musicians are jealous, passive-aggressive pussies who are easily threatened by someone better than them. Source: almost 30 years as a pianist, almost 20 as a guitarist, on-and-off professional musician. I have a saying: "hell is other musicians".

[@aryabanerjee1179]

"I bought a second one just in case."

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

Petrucci studied one of MAB's instructional videos and gives MAB credit for turning him on to Jazz 3 picks. So much for your footstool theory.

[@jenshendriks9092]

he said nobody plays a guitar on a 90 degree angle compared to their body. He's wrong. Lil' Wayne does...

[@harrispj4205]

+Jens Hendriks lmao

[@mostlyirishcarguy8955]

+Jens Hendriks yea

[@wilfredpeteron559]

Is that b4 it tips him ova haha

[@jesser5127]

I've seen that and it sounded like a bunch of chickens scratching. Wayne thought he was doing something and he wasn't actually playing anything. He tried to sync an electric guitar with a rap beat. LMAO. What a moron.

[@serginhodapeixeira4129]

LOL

[@thetruthseek7866]

Lmao he acts like a dad. Idk how to explain it. His appearance is all hard and metal but when he opens his mouth his like a church going boy scout.

[@sammccue1359]

+The Truth Seek ...Do you mean like the gentleman he is?'

[@thetruthseek7866]

Sam McCue i guess.. just sayin

[@onpsxmember]

+The Truth Seek That is why his behaviour sometimes seems off. I'd let the music do the talking and be the humble wise guy he is.

[@onpsxmember]

+The Truth Seek That is why his behaviour sometimes seems off. I'd let the music do the talking and be the humble wise guy he is.

[@Sticky1254]

I love how he's so enthusiastic about everything even after all these years. He even lives in a humble place instead of a giant ass mansion like most people.

[@johndo9648]

Times have changed. I remember living in a giant mansion, like everybody else did back then. 😅

[@briandownes2306]

That is one impressive space. Why would you ever leave the house!

[@CAVERN1234]

At least he looks after his guitars unlike malmsteen who uses his like tennis rackets

[@TristenApblanc]

Tennis rackets lol lol.

[@warandwar227]

Malmsteen even has one of the first eveer strats on the floor inbetween countless others. Really kills me

[@8Scientist]

He seems like such a nice guy, like he just REALLY wants to show you all of his toys. Its kind of sweet in a way!

[@tedthexeopian]

i like the way he talks . he knows his shit man nice

[@rahulguitar]

Met Michael last year and i must say he is a gentleman . Amazing guy, no ego , very down to earth , I told him abt my dreams with music he wished me luck and even asked my name . who does that after achieving so much in life.

[@krezkrezzkrezzz]

I still need the keys to the Ferrari...

[@SouthPlaya]

Lamborghini*

[@patrickkowalski8256]

Same

[@mostlyirishcarguy8955]

+Rob Kresnicka lambo

[@jrod3029]

nice reference =)

[@joerobinson2538]

Bobby Kresnicka Michael gave me the keys to the Lamborghini but I had to give them back. I couldn’t afford the insurance🤣

[@tomwakelin7324]

The ending always makes me laugh!!! SEE YA!!!! lmao!

[@mikejones-vd3fg]

no really, thats how michael angelo batio answers the door to anyone who knocks

[@Jumpboots_Jamstrang]

I can't even begin to stress how nice he is. I went to NAMM this year, and I brought my entire Nitro collection, almost two backpacks worth. He looked at me, said "Oh, you brought the mother-lode.". Then he signed everything I have. Took like 45 minutes, he was happy to do it, told me facts about things as he was signing, and other various Nitro stuff. To top it off, we took a bunch of pictures together. If you ever get to meet him, or see him play, DO IT.

[@trentrez6643]

Was I the only one floored by a guy playing 2 saxophones at one time?! Man, imagine the lung power needed for that

[@KAILOONE]

Yea i think he could actually play 3 but his eyes would like go white and pop out even when they were closed.

[@facetastysound4655]

i don't understand many thing and a guy with 2 saxophones is one of them

[@MEGAMIGA]

+Bardo Veidas Listen to Roland Kirk and you will understand his genius ;-)

[@sammccue1359]

+MEGAMIGA ... That's right. I've seen Roland Kirk do it. I've also witnessed Michael doing it. Apparently, not many folks can use both sides of their brain at the same time.

[@MEGAMIGA]

It can be taught, just like drawing.

[@fantyre]

-MAB:Hi im Michael Anhelo Batio and welcome to my studio \m/ -Pizza Guy: emm...

[@JacobDillonEvans]

5:02- 5:06 Not Lil' Wayne..

[@DeathBringer769]

I wonder if he does that whenever someone comes to the door.. "Hi, I'm Michael Angelo Batio"

[@aztechuhs]

"Hi, I'm MAB, and I have more gear than you..."

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

MAB's new DVD "Speed Kills 2010" will be available on July 5th! This is a complete revision of the original classic program.

[@beredetump1635]

He seems like a nice guy. ... Until he has to practice, practice, and practice...

[@samithmordraus20]

Is that how he greets everyone who comes to his house? lol

[@sammccue1359]

+Samith Mordraus ... as a matter of fact, yes, it is. I've been there.

[@bahamut008]

I remember when I saw him in my hometown. I didn't get to talk to him, but I know that if I did he wouldn't be a jerk. MAB stood around for hours and talked to the people there. He's just a really nice guy and an amazing guitarist.

[@destinyrider22]

that "SEE YA!!!" at the end is his way of saying " GET THE HELL OUT!!!!"

[@stitcha123]

0:07 Hi, I should have ditched this wig years ago. now then, 6:46 is the funniest thing i've seen on a youtube video, ever.

[@ghther]

You've got to admire how well he treats his guitars, especially after seeing how Yngwie treats his.

[@TheArchitectOfDreams]

Michael Angelo Batio's Museum of Fine Guitars

[@tasteegold7772]

no vai's collection is the absolute graceland of guitars

[@RSimusic]

Michael Angelo Batio's average Museum of OK Guitars

[@stevengorum5486]

I played 80s big hair Rock and blues, country, jazz, Bavarian folk,Opera,dance pop, death speed metal for over 40 years......😃 And in my opinion Michael Angelo Batio is the greatest guitarists of all times in the history of mankind,, end of story. I don't care who you are.....

[@robertlangford6639]

"No human plays a guitar perpendicular to their body....... Giraffes on the other hand..."

[@js100serch]

didn't get the joke .__. what? O .o

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

@cubasilver If you know so much about studio programs then you know about Pro Tools. Look, we do not want to start an argument, we are just setting the record straight on what MAB uses. Michael records and mixes using Pro Tools. He has a lot of equipment in his studio. If you see a mixer lying around, what does that mean? That he has a mixer lying around, that's it. There are also more rooms in his studio than what is covered here in the video.

[@sacredguitar]

6:43 It was even cooler when he said goodbye lol..."its time to practice practice practice...so SEE Y'ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" xd

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

@StratocastLesPaul MAB has 7 signature Dean Guitars models - the "MAB Signature Series" that are available in music stores all over the world. Michael also has a T-Rex signature Over Drive pedal, available everywhere, that artists like Mark Tremonti (Creed) have in their rig and even George Lynch have used.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

@chucke1963 'funky ass equipment?" So Pro Tools, multiple Mac computers, extremely expensive hand made USA guitars by some of the most famous builders in the world, dozens of high end fx and outboard gear constitute "funky ass equipment?" Maybe he should have a Tascam 4 track cassette recorder. You would probably think that is cool.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

@audibleobsession MAB now has over 100 guitars in his collection at this time. Many are made by famous companies like Charvel, Jackson, B.C. Rich, Dean, Fender, Gibson, etc... If that isn't impressive to you, than you just don't understand about high end and vintage USA guitars.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

@JamoZ46 No you are not a sheep, you are a turkey. We are talking about being on the same "level." The fans voted for all 3 of them and MAB won the award for being most popular in that category. What you stated was false. This has nothing to do with liking Michael or not.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

His music is great. he was signed to not 1 but 2 major labels and has a lot of great solo CDs. Can't you come with something new already? This is as stupid as saying that someone who has great technique cannot possible have feeling. This is the 21st century already.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

Michael's new CD "Hands Without Shadows 2 - Voices" will be available at the end of August 2009. Special guest guitarists on MABs new CD include - Mark Tremonti (Creed, Alter Bridge,) Vinnie Moore (UFO) and George Bellas (Solo Artist) plus a few more surprises.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

The device is called the "MAB String Dampener." Michael invented and improved it, based on an idea from George Van Eps and has a patent on it. The MAB String Dampener is great for tapping, cleans up your playing and is available at Michael's site.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

@StratocastLesPaul The Double-Guitar is MAB's worldwide trademark. Steve Vai copied it and gave MAB credit for being the first one to invent it. So we guess by your logic, Steve Vai sucks too because he played a version of MAB's Double -Guitar.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

The NEW MAB CD Hands Without Shadows 2 - Voices is in stock and available NOW at w w w. angelo. com ! Special guests on HWS 2 - Voices include Mark Tremonti from Creed, Alter Bridge, Vinnie Moore from UFO, Solo Artist George Bellas and more!

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

Michael won the Guitar World 15th annual readers choice award in the Best Shredder category beating Paul Gilbert, Herman Li, Buckethead and John 5. Check out the new April 2009 issue. All of the winners in other categories announced.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

@spazmicjosh That is not a Mustaine head stock. That is a Dean Guitars "6 in line" head stock that is used for many different signature models. MAB's, Mustaines's, Vinnie Moore's, Eric Peterson, etc..

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

Why should be change his look? He is famous, he is thin and his skills are razor sharp. What do you look like that makes you such as expert on style?

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

@pongonyutox That is Michael's song called "Pray on, Prey" from his "Hands Without Shadows" CD. It's a really great song!

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

Go to MAB's MySpace page, listen to his songs. Better yet, get one of his solo CDs. He is an absolutely amazing guitarist.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

It is MAB's song "No Boundaries" from the CD of the same name. It is so quiet in the back ground that it is hard to hear.

[@11kk11kk11kk11kk]

I saw MAB at the Cavern in Liverpool last night. Awesome show! From a purely technical standpoint MAB has mastered the instrument - no doubt about it. However his musical output is a little disappointing for someone of such talent. Many guitarists have written, in my mind, superior music without having a fraction of MAB's talent. Having said that, I have played the guitar for many years and I know that I will NEVER be anywhere near as good as MAB, so respect is due!

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

MAB has never owned a Carvin guitar. Dean Guitars built the very first Double-Guitar for Michael.

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

That is an excerpt from Michael's song "Pray On, Prey" from his "Hands Without Shadows" CD.

[@modestvermin995]

Haha, I love this guy. it sounds like he's trying to sell us all those guitars. "It's MILITARY FIGHTER AIRCRAFT ALUMINUM! It is REALLY LIGHT!!!!"

[@joshuaallenschannel]

0:07 "Uh... here is your pizza, sir."

[@gargantus5]

True musician to the core.. You see how his eyes light up like a kid in a candy store when hes looking at all his guitars.. Its awesome hes so nice and still has such a fire and passion for the art of it all!

[@StratenMarshall]

@Ajepson2 In the studio in California, and the song is called Hahds Without Shadows

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

@TheLedGuitarist Like MAB cares. When you have a studio as nice as his, then talk.

[@Disciple0fMetal]

I wonder if anyone has ever found the 2 missing guitars that complete the Ritz quad. I know mab got the top two 7 string ones.

[@snakelover7703]

Michael Angelo Batio= Legend

[@iluvs2sk8]

i love the sign on his front door...nothing screams heavy metal like a cute little sign

[@6672rock]

As elaborate as that studio is, and it's only for recording guitars? I'm guessing he rents out other studios for bass, keyboards, drums, vocals, etc.? Anyway, that was an impressive collection of guitars and studio rack gear. I loved the B.C. Rich double guitar the most. As if one Ironbird model wasn't cool enough, Michael goes and hooks 2 of them up back-to-back!

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

MAB's signature guitars all have original Floyd Rose locking trem's.

[@davidbennett8121]

Would love to hear MAB play something that wasn't on the Holland album...

[@MikeBsMovies]

Man, dude seems like such a cool person. i'd so get a guitar lesson from him

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

@petrus250 Monster Mix Studio, not monster rock studio...

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

If you don't like his music, name 5 songs you don't like.

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

I’m in highschool I draw guitars when I’m bored, and I bring my guitars to school and play around at lunch time and in the morning. 🤘🏼

[@bodomchild7836]

I want the Rocket guitar! What's the price? But i'm not sure that the Dean MAB Rocket guitar is the same perfect comfortable instrument, because I don't find any good review. Can I get the original 'Ritz' guiitar?)))

[@BostonBean99]

I love that spalted maple V guitar. And the blueburst ML.

[@locochupacerebros]

" I love marshall, I buy two.. just in case..." LOL I wish that my father said that when he buys me guitar stuff..

[@VinylFlesh]

Anyone remember the old parody video of this where they overdubbed his voice and he was saying funny stuff? What’s it called cuz I can’t find it but it was so funny

[@davidroy2429]

Does he... does he just dress like that at home?

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

MAB's currently has 109 guitars in his collection.

[@DougMarks]

This is MAB's studio. That is his house. Do you honestly think Guitar World Magazine would spend the time to send a film crew there if it wasn't his? Look at his CDs. Every one of them says Monster Mix Studio. He has never said that he uses spare FX. What does that mean anyway?

[@TheHenryMorganShow]

just wondering: he's wearing a wig, right?

[@damone70]

TheHenryMorganShow Absolutely

[@DougMarks]

Yes. Go to his website and look at the Double-Guitar page. He has an amazing sense of engineering as well. The Double, The Quad, The Rocket Guitar, his Dean signature guitars.

[@mikewagner8216]

Back in the early '80s, I had a 1965 Fender Mustang, identical to yours, with the original tweed case. I traded it for an old drumkit. Now I'm kicking myself in the butt for doing that. I've seen those things on Reverb going for as much as $4,000.00! *sigh*

[@Amyesparami]

Michael should remember people knocking the door are supposed to introduce themselves first.

[@StratenMarshall]

@Ajepson2 yeah but he is recording in cali

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

Bay-tee-oo is the American pronunciation.

[@CaseModVideos]

What song is playing in the background at approx the middle of the video ?

[@juceorbe]

That's passion!!

[@DougMarks]

You are right. MAB performs at least 100 shows a year around the world. Every year. A combination of clinics and concerts.

[@nellitaleva9709]

Ha.. Mike's A Gorgeous 👀👀 & 🔥Laugh!

[@nellitaleva9709]

3:39 Ha.. What A Beauty ✨💘

[@guitarguy7480]

I've watched all of the "In The Studio...." vids, and this one is my favorite. Don't know why.

[@Simto]

Love how enthusiastic he sounds when he talks about guitars, you can really hear how much he loves them.

[@bordertown]

There seems to be this pattern of technically-gifted guitarists being quite nice and down to earth in person with some occasional silliness thrown in: Batio, Paul Gilbert, Buckethead, Mattias Eklundh, Ron Thal, Guthrie, Christophe Godin, etc. They're possibly the coolest kinds of people to just hang out and bullshit with all day.

[@Ilias_sp]

You are a bit fanatic with malmsteen...so the way you think about him is a bit "Oh,my god...the god in a human body plays guitar...none can beat him "im not gonna continue this conversation becouse i guess you are going say that he has more melodic solos than Amott...more feeling than Vai n more drunk than laiho.... FANATISM isn't good thing....take it as lesson...

[@skarbu]

they are string dampeners ;) They r used for tapping sequences , so that other strings don`t ring out, but mab uses 2 of those on the double guitar, because he can`t control muting just with every hand on each fretboard, so he uses those. Mab does not need them anyway....i heard stuff from shock em dead on the double guitar without them, and still sounded clean so... Mab is GOD!

[@AlbertMontinola]

Curious question..Why didn't he mention the Washburn Double guitar he used to play? I watched his clinic here in the Philippines when he WAS endorsing WASHBURN guitars around 1998-ish...The guys hilarious. Very entertaining and very down to earth. Hope he does another clinic here. Cheers!

[@dewy200884]

He seems down to earth guy than Malmsteen. No offense to Malmsteen (I'am a fan) but I would much prefer to have a beer with MAB than YM..

[@awesomejohnnet]

@alchrimon I think it is because Washburn shafted him so badly that he never even mentions their name anymore. I remember talking to him and when you said washburn he would get very quiet. I think there was some serious bridge burning between them.

[@Zarag0d]

haha xD I didn't even know it had 22 thumbs up until you commented back lol. No notifications for that D: but yeah... the only question is.. does that mean that he is sub-human according to Batio? or above it? (my money is on sub-human lololol...)

[@MrYngwie88]

i love both yngwie and michael angelo ppl are just talkin shit when it comes to yngwie just becuase he knows what he wants he just wants to rule the band to 100 % ... michael angelo is a so cool guy he and yngwie is one of the best

[@CleverDjembe]

I don't like it how "normies" - who don't have any special skills - call anyone who has eg. musical skills a "geek" or "nerd". These people - like me - have their life difficult enough as it is without adding to the mix some pejorative names like that.

[@NickShortsAlt]

He's had a new four neck guitar built by dean guitars and he'll be using it in the near future. Digg around his website for more info, the new quad has a similar kickass graphic like his signature armofrlame.

[@Villainiz3d]

This is truly our modern day Skwisgaar Skwigelf "Uhhh... this ams my bass guitar.. guitar... it's gots boths six strings guitar and four string bass guitar, so it's ams basically a guitar bass guitar... guitar.. "

[@MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial]

@kendostick58 He is from Chicago.

[@jimmyponciano8186]

I had a Dean spalted maple V guitar before. not usa but it was a magnificent guitar. had to trade it for usa jackson kelly. :)