MY GUITAR - Ibanez Universe PWH

[@OlaEnglund]

Another MY GUITAR video, talking about my relationship with the Ibanez PWH Universe...

[@daved2352]

You need a screwdriver with a very long thin shaft so you can be at the right angle for your claw screws dude, that way the heads don't get chewed up over time.

[@gytisjanusonis4334]

I've been thinking about getting a SOLAR. How do the necks compare to that Ibanez?

[@Mojen_Marc_Music]

Yeah dude. English does have that phrase too 😊 We talk about dotting the i's and crossing the t's 😊 Beautiful guitar! You said the neck is nicer than the black one you posted a photo of. In my opinion yours also looks a lot nicer too. (Others may have different opinions... 😜)

[@R.Nashoba]

👊🏽

[@BÜbLars]

500K special?

[@tylerbrittan593]

Looks like you’ve already got an artist lined up for your next album cover.

[@mikewifak]

Tyler Brittan Dancer of the Unicorn - Ola’s sophomore slump record. Coming in 2020, the year of utter bullshit.

[@tylerbrittan593]

mikewifak I can just see it already. Haha.

[@ritchmulholland7044]

333 likes. Nice

[@tauronval1404]

This is why this channel is great! Ola don’t speak always about his SOLAR guitar! He love the instruments, he like all the fine made guitar..And in perspective you appreciate more Solar guitar because of the humility of the genuine person behind his own brand.👍🏻

[@blakecurtis7809]

Coffee with Steve Vai.

[@PooNinja]

Yes please!

[@taylorcaldwell8277]

We neeeeeed this

[@TrainsNStuff]

YEEEEEEES

[@Toledo394]

Up

[@0dium.]

the internet will melt that day

[@charlesholland6851]

I love that Ola still showcases other brands besides his own. Fender, Ibanez, Dean , and Washburn. A great guitar is a great guitar no matter the name.

[@Khae.]

You gotta make a song about Ballerina Zombie Malin!

[@Perdition01]

16:04 The best riff you've ever written in my opinion. So fucking heavy and groovy.

[@MJsMusings]

You're such a good dad Ola! Leaving the guitar bench during a video to see what the little one did, so sweet.

[@shiftingchords]

The edge is designed so that it looks like its not level to the body when it is actually level. You have to look at the actual plate that is resting on the posts and make sure that its level. So many people make this mistake.

[@galenmarek8287]

Yup. I always went by the knife edge’s outer edge where they are inserted into the bridge plate. Usually at the bridge height I had them set at, the edge of the edge would lay parallel with the body.

[@framuscobra]

I wanted to mention that also. Yes the base plate is the level you want. Also, when installing the springs, start with the pin in the block then put the ring of the spring second. Way easier.

[@heyjarrod]

Not sure what you are describing here? The whole bridge should be level, definitely not like it is here initially. But you were probably talking about something different. Was just wondering. 🤘🏻🎸

[@ericwright3646]

@@heyjarrod Ibanez has a V shape to their bridges. the leveling mark is a small metal plate showing on the side of the bridge on the bass side. it appears as a 1/2" long line on the side of the bridge. level the line, not the surface of the bridge.

[@d1l4te43]

I absolutely love my Universe. Awesome guitars. It's really what started the whole extended range popularity in rock and metal. They feel great, they look great, and most importantly they sound great. Favorite guitar.

[@GravesoftheInnocent]

I love these videos even more than the FAQs. I don’t miss any videos but Coffee With Ola and this new series has became my favorite.

[@organicmetal6850]

Ola....I used to play guitar back in the early 80's into early 90's. I had my first guitar back in middle school, or what the EU would call secondary school. My father paid for lessons for me to learn how to play. Being a early teenager and already feeling that i knew "everything", i stopped my lessons and tried to learn on my own. Well...I guess you know where that went. That didn't stop me from buying new gear and pretending to be that "rock star". I have always loved guitar, and your videos have i guess, relighted a passion in me to pick up the guitar again at age 50 just to play again. I have no idea where this will go for me but, i thank you for the inspiration that you bring to guitar and music.

[@JenMajuraOfficial]

Warms my heart to hear you speak about Steve :)

[@PooNinja]

Vai has that affect on all life forms in my experience 🤘🏽kinda like your synergy tones

[@francescobarbaro7114]

"Under A Glass Moon" 😍😍😍

[@TheMasonator777]

I usually set my fine tuners like this: E screwed in deeper than centre, A above centre, D below, G above, B at centre, and high E above centre. I find that puts the fine tuners basically level after clamp down and fine tuning, which pleases my OCD. It also gives maximum range and function to the tuners.

[@shanewoodman]

Erik Rutan of Hate Eternal still uses his Universe live for a couple of their songs. Hate Eternal tone video!

[@7DT]

bridge angle was correct, needs to be level with the knife edges, not the top.

[@tubesoupio]

Exactly...plus, you should always check the tuning in the "playing" position for a floating trem!...gravity changes the pitch as soon as you pick the guitar up

[@dnadeau819]

Thought the same thing. I thought I was wrong maybe.

[@dnadeau819]

That whole time wasted lol and strings felt like bridge cables afterward lol!

[@flybynight1929]

@@tubesoupio Good call. When tuning, just the act of leaning forward with the guitar hanging from your body to look at the tuner will effect the tuning. Always stay in playing position when tuning.

[@richardg5301]

Parallel with the body is correct way for a Floyd Rose though kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3-aonlsf7Gif8U

[@craigmcfiddle6457]

I like to take a few pennies and stack them up then tape them together with scotch tape so they don't move. Set the floyd so it's flush and stick the penny stack behind the block and I wrap more tape until it's a snug fit. Keeping the string tension I loosen the springs a lot. Change strings one by one and set the fine tuners to have travel in both directions. Tune new strings to pitch and stretch them by bending and pulling on them a bunch of times. Tune to pitch and bend a bunch over and over till they stay in tune. Lock the nut down on all the strings. Put tension back on the springs slowly until the penny stack can be pulled out (but not so much tension that the penny stack falls out) and then you're done. 6 string guitar with a set of 9-42 and 3 springs on the claw and you'll be able to flutter pretty well. You can flutter with a heavier gauge set of strings, just not as much or as easily.

[@meatsmudge5349]

OLA! YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS INFO! All these comments about how to set up a Lo Pro Edge and nobody even liked or responded to this comment. Guitar tech says: this is the correct way to change string gauge, tuning, or reset the angle on a Floyd. The only thing I did different was use wood blocks cut and sanded to fit both sides of the sustain block so it doesn’t move in either direction before adjusting spring tension. For guitars my blocks didn’t fit, some pickguard material or even picks stacked up worked fine. Tape on the coins might have more give to it than one might want, but if it’s working for you, I cast no aspersions.

[@craigmcfiddle6457]

@@meatsmudge5349 I forgot to mention that I stack as many pennies as I can until they don't fit the gap, then I remove 1. There isn't much tape needed after that. It doesn't compress enough to really make a difference. But I guess it could compress if someone used a lot of tape.

[@dnadeau819]

Edge trem: knife edges have to be level with the body. Not the base plate. The 5 th spring was useless. It's under more tension than needed.. The 4 springs were sufficient

[@2gobeond]

Great story. As having lived in Norway myself and driven there I can imagine the conversation, hopefully as the snow quietly fell and the quietness of snow added a focus to Steve's words of wisdom. I have always desired a Jem floral print, maybe one day :)

[@mikemoore3635]

Honestly never listened to much of Steve's music but I totally agree with you Ola about something very spiritual about about him almost like he knows something about the universe that the rest of haven't grasped yet or maybe don't have the ability to grasp. Very kickass guitar btw and loved the story that goes with it.

[@grogarage]

Hey Ola long time listener, first time caller; the method you use to set your floating trem is why they got that bad rep as being a pain in the a**. To make it as easy as possible here's the steps: (say you use the strings already on the guitar and the guitar is in tune or close to)1- crank the screws at the back of the guitar so that springs tension make the pitch go way sharp. 2- find somthing to block the bridge at the angle you think is ideal (i use play cards as i can adjust thicknes with precision), 3- tune the guitar to pitch, 4- slowly release springs tension to ''free'' what you use to block the bridge, check tuning and fine tune using spring tension. Et voila!

[@Ejmeis]

I love when you start playing and tease us before giving us the low notes. That thing roars! 🤘🏽

[@tube33139]

Love these old school UVs. Another great 7er is the Ibanez K7 (minus the horrendous inlay). It chugs!

[@mattgibson1738]

Awesome guitar! Recently got into 7 string myself after 20 years of playing. What really got me though was your interaction with your daughter... I mean that in the sense that, for alot of dads (not all of course but I'd imagine quite a few) that would have been an "I'm too busy right now moment" but you took the time to walk over and acknowledge the work she did! Hat's off to you sir from one dad to another!

[@deadspeak1126]

7 string are awesome!

[@Beyond-Antares]

I have to say, the 90's Universes', Jems and RG550's are the same of the best guitars Ibanez has ever released. Square heels or rounded neck joints they were perfect. The Original Wizard necks had the best feel and unmatched even to this day. Great video Ola. Would love to see more ibanez love.

[@backingtrackscave]

That ibanez is my favorite in your collection, man, such a beauty

[@iamcharliecooper]

Not only entertaining AF, but also the most comprehensive and informative Floyd Rose tutorial ever 🙌

[@jakedemolisher5032]

Man I love how this video is set up. The different segments adds layers to the video haha. Easily one of my favorites so far.

[@Valkanry]

a 7 string guitar..WITH A FLOYD! wow.. And a good story to go with it too. "The one that got away"..but you got one back! and can now bask in the glory once again

[@diegom.1510]

Dude those blazes sound wayyyy better than I thought they would holy shit fucking massive tone.

[@jguitarmethod]

What a wonderful story, Ola, thank you for sharing it. I was a fan of Vai as well and came from that 80’s-90’s era where he was the top dog. I’ve mellowed out since studying classical guitar like taking a European holiday in the arts. I’ve also had guitars I regretted selling, a 2013 Gibson Les Paul Standard and a 2011 EVH Wolfgang Special I spent a lot of time playing and have multiple recordings of on TLF as a solo project on reverbnation. I’ve tried newer versions of the EVH but they were not as welcoming to play. I didn’t like the newer model because the whammy bar seemed to knock on the wood.

[@angrybird32495]

7:10 More of that Batman voice in future videos please!

[@DavePowell666]

I know right that was legit Dark Knight 😆

[@anthonyfinch550]

Truly killer guitar. Cool to see it signed by the lord and saviour himself. I just completed my Ibanez trifecta and hopefully I’ll have my own universe one day. Great vid and thank you for consistent & quality content

[@n7warlock22]

First 7 string I ever got was an Ibanez 7420. I regret getting rid of that.

[@EbutUoe]

Luckily I own an original Universe UV7BK GreenDot, as well as a JEM 777VBK (I just like the green theme) and they're by far my two favorite guitars to play. Funny that they also have a sentimental value to me.

[@christopherchorn2008]

This is my dream guitar.. I’ve been wanting one for so long!

[@flobanez]

Great video and much respect to you, Ola. So glad I own one of these. I’ve owned three 1991s in the past but now a proud owner of a 1990 PWH…

[@gingataff]

Ibanez Edge trems have an angle to the top of the plate. To make sure the bridge angle is correct look at where the knife edge is inserted and have that parallel to the top of the guitar.

[@ericwilliams7374]

My favorite guitar of all time!!! The Ibanez Universe!!! I love the black one with the metal pick guard!!

[@DustinAlford]

That one is sweet. I know for a long time that was Vai's bad horsie guitar.

[@OrionOff]

KoRn weapon! Coffe with Brian "Head" Welch. :-)

[@TheJollyMisanthrope]

Green and black Ibanez Universe was always one of my favorites. Trey Azagthoth main axe back in the day.

[@BenjaminFranceMusic]

LOVING it! You can totally tell that you were getting into playing this one Ola! Awesome!!

[@benbrown7458]

Ola: tells us off for rude joke around his daughter, before proceeding to call his guitar an asshole multiple times ahaha

[@Gitarzan66]

Thats awesome about Vai. I saw him with Alcatraz in 85 at the Rainbow in Denver. Talas with Billy Sheehan opened up. Just after that they went to the DLR band.

[@MetalGuitarGuy]

Yes, i have heard these old Ibanez universes are really good. Erik Rutan has one. Cool video.

[@23muggy]

Love that guitar and the story behind it. Also, it sounds killer and I can tell you enjoy playing it. Keep up the great work Ola!

[@kitoyobeni1]

I had one of the early black and green Universes, as well as a 7620 later on. Eventually traded both of them, I used to change gear so much back then. So much stuff I'd love to have back...

[@jessemitchell4618]

Under a glass moon! Beautiful guitar that, enjoyed the video!

[@markgilson7404]

I ordered a white universe back in '91. Waited weeks for it to arrive but when it did, it turned out to be a multi-coloured one. They couldn't get a white one. I kept it up until about 10 years ago, needs must and it had to go. Regret selling mine too but always longed for the white one. Keep it safe Ola...

[@luisleon7089]

Bridge angle was correct man!!! thoes bridges are suppose to be angled a bit. It totally did not need a 5th spring that would make the tension super high and the Floyd movement pretty hard. But ola is the man !!! hire a tech ola !!!

[@Granyonky]

In Spanish, when we say that we have "put the dots over the ies (to somebody)" it means that we have made something extremely clear, normally in tone of repehension or to prevent something to happen. Anyway I understood your expression at first! What a beautiful thing languages are, my Svenska friend! :D

[@johnnygrind77]

Ibanez necks are a huge reason why I've been playing them for as long as I can remember.

[@petruccijr2270]

I wish I had a 7 string fr guitar but too broke lmao, good vid man keep it up. Nice guitar too man love steve

[@petruccijr2270]

@Vex Eon I can't work or anything dude, I have to take care of my younger siblings (had to drop out from school), mom is always 10 days late on bills bc she only gets paid 7 per hour. So impossible for me, but I'm glad others can enjoy my dream guitar, what a lucky fella. Cheers!

[@Acepilot1312]

Petrucci Jr so your dream guitar is the Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty? Well, it’s one of my dream guitars too. I’m hoping to buy my first Electric Guitar soon. I hope i can get a Jackson RR24 (though its discontinued) in Snow White as i’m a metalhead and i live in Asia. So, no Solar Guitars, or Keisel Guitars for me as they require you to order online. :)

[@petruccijr2270]

@@Acepilot1312 I feel you on that one, and yeah the majesty 7 string Is my dream.

[@VoodooChiilld]

@@petruccijr2270 Know your pain bro. Economy in my country is terrible, even without the pandemic. I just paid off a loan i got a year ago to buy ltd 1000.

[@petruccijr2270]

@@VoodooChiilld I'm sure youre not the only one, all my gear is free so I've never bought or had something I actually like.

[@danielnuzum8117]

This is definitely my favorite guitar in your collection, along with the Ibanez JP of course 😄

[@Homecar220]

I love my UV7PWH! I've had mine since the early 2000's as well! One of my favorite Ibanez guitars.

[@RobJohnsonGuitar]

I’ve always loved the IBANEZ UNIVERSE , love the neck and tone . Still one of my main Guitars 👍🏻💯🎸💥

[@ritchmulholland7044]

The trem was fine Ola. There's a line on the side of the trem foe correct levelling. They float forward.

[@damiankacprzak6211]

Amazing guitar with a incredible story to go with it!

[@martinritchie5491]

Was not expecting to enjoy this episode as much. That guitar even looks comfy to play. OLA next rig of the week: this guitar + tremoverb.

[@litos_mendes]

i want one universe buck the black and green since i was 10 and my uncle show me passion and warfare ... he showed me a magazine with steve and that guitar ... i loved it

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

Hi, Ola! A little tip for the screw-holes in the trem cavity plate that are too big. Dip a cocktail stick in wood glue, stick it in the hole and chop it off level with wire cutters and then screw in the screw. If you want it dead centered, you have to chop off the right length from the pointy end before putting it in the glue. You then split the end that you just cut. Put the bit in glue and then put it in the hole, point first with the split end up. Now the screw will center itself in the hole. Somehow I don't think that's as clear as it could be.... oops.

[@COVENDAGGER]

I have been thinking about getting an Ibanez seven String Universe made in Korea version of this guitar and this video is helps. FOr the last 35 years I have been an Ibanez guy. I have tried other guitars like Jackson and ESP but I keep coming back to Ibanez because in my opinion they are the best guitars. Right now I have two Prestige six strings and I am looking to finally getting a seven string. I know it has only been 35 years. So, thanks for making this video, but I also like your video on the Jackson Jeff Loomis seven string. Those are my two choices right now and without playing that Jackson I cannot make up my mind for sure, but I do know you cannot go wrong with Ibanez.

[@baconshreds1772]

"When Steve Vai speaks, you listen." Coming from a guy who I listen to when he speaks.

[@marco_andy02]

12:29 Under A Glass Moon (Intro) 13:05 For The Love Of God

[@Drichson1976]

Ibanez all day long for me and yours sounds killer. I'd gladly walk past every Fender in the shop to have an Ibanez. It's kind of sad though where the music industry is going. There will never be another Vai or Satriani.

[@marcomata3181]

This series of videos is so cool to watch, keep it coming and congratulations man

[@MetalUpGuitarist]

What are you hiding Ola??? At first I thought it was your kid but then there were a couple shots with your kid outside the blur...

[@ThrashingBasskill]

A guitar that is not released yet and probably some trolling with it.

[@manohasmodernlife]

I guess it’s a guitar since there were some empty cartons

[@silverpairaducks]

He watches cnn and is embarrassed

[@MisterTee]

A corpse

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

He _was_ trying to edit out the kid 😂 8:30 🤷‍♂️ He did call himself a noob.

[@TobyKBTY]

God that PWH is sick. I own a green dot and was NOT expecting such a mojo-filled machine. I was just expecting another good MIJ Ibanez but there was something going on when Ibanez first made these guitars. It’s my favorite neck profile to date.

[@ivangarciamartinez5145]

FAB Metal Pedal. Will it chug?

[@TheKaindemonic78]

Ooh Danelectro Fab Tone Will it chug?

[@flapjack413]

Wow dude, that guitar is in great shape for being 30 years old. Someone must have really loved and cared for that one!

[@DRFHM]

OLA is guitar god x 5 million by youtube easily. Another words. OLA IS AMP DOCTOR X 2 MILLION.

[@DRFHM]

He knows vibration!!!

[@DRFHM]

He blesses amps and guitars with his rockstar ola bacteria.

[@DRFHM]

Ola 🔋!!!!!!

[@virgo4200]

So glad he is showing other guitars than solar ones i get sick of seeing those

[@gabrielramos1835]

Thanks for the entertainment in this hard times thank you so much. Greetings From Dominican Republic

[@JRP3music]

I have the Bright green UV777GR! The one with the maple neck, tri-color pyramids! My friend in Thought Industry Paul, had the white version! I love mine!

[@facepalmjesus1608]

and thats my guitar! :) i m so proud of it!

[@michaeleaster1815]

Great video! I have a 6-string Jem and am one of those people who fear tuning it... so I really appreciate the encouragement to go for it

[@jak9990]

I saw the Video from 2018. The way Steve Vai draws that vilolin key .. Is just amazing... Also echt sowas hab ich noch nie gesehen o.O

[@ExSteeb]

Those old Unis are fantastic. I have a friend who has one and they just play great.

[@toprakaygun3765]

I am happy whenever I watch the strings change videos

[@Lokrion]

The cleans on that baby should be stellar too. Blaze 2 pickups excel at cleans, especially on neck position.

[@lordghast1845]

Ola is such a charm

[@ericsmith6633]

Man, nothing beats the sound of those dimarzio blaze pups. They just sound so damn nasty!! They have been on so many influential albums in the past. People bash em, but I bought a set an put them in my rgd2127 and nothing beats that sound. So brutal

[@TristanJCumpole]

The one guitar I regret having sold: A 90s Japanese made ESP "The Mirage" Custom, not an off the shelf model. HSS, non-recessed OFR, Jackson style 6-in-line. Back then the Mirage Custom was more like the original carved-top Eclipse with an M outline. Even though I dislike singles for what I do, that Tone Zone in the bridge just crushed the mids. Why I sold, it, no idea. I did end up with a couple of ESP Explorers, a mk1 5150 and a couple of early 80s JCM800s at that point though. Yeah, slinging gear desensitises one as to what should be a keeper and what shouldn't. Crazy game.

[@CB_ChaosLove]

Great sneeze technique at 5:32!!

[@massttrshrdrharmonicminor2002]

I have a RGT42dxfm, mik,neck thru,mahogany. Only thing is the floating trem is not Og but the one they made to put on non prestige. Ola, your the best

[@pgbangarang8394]

I have a PWH also, I had no idea they were only made in such limited numbers. Thanks for the video... I need to restring and go play mine now.

[@Locoandchooch]

I think it’s good that Ola shows people how to do a semi setup, some kids aren’t aware that guitars need a setup after they buy a new fiddle

[@Tulindor]

thnks for the tips on adjusting the bridge! i've got a model S and is just what i needed

[@MarceloSperger]

ola you should make a MY GUITAR and show how to change the gauge of the strings life from a 011 to a 09 or something like that. that will be nice!

[@JenMajuraOfficial]

I have the same geetaaaaw - not signed though...

[@TastyChevelle]

Whoa hello famous Ola Stalker!

[@georgew.morrowiii118]

Jen Majura and you look so much better playing it ...

[@davidhinchliffe3354]

Thats a fantastic memory to have.....thanks for sharing ola. Incredible guitar, absolute legend of a guitar player. 🎸💥🔥

[@HOSSgarage]

7:07 the BEST Christian Bale Batman troll voice EVER!! Love the videos man!

[@1lonnieabbott1]

14:29 Sounds as if the tremolo springs or the strings behind the nut are ringing during your chugging. Great sounding guitar!

[@MehYam2112]

Term springs for sure. I always stuff foam in there

[@MRKUE]

Man , you had the perfect Satriani tone going there!

[@BrianBower]

I remember seeing one of these in the video for You Can't Bring Me Down by Suicidal Tendencies. Love these

[@ch0g0nda1]

Look up the Frudua method of getting a Floyd back in tune. Only takes a couple minutes and eliminates the back and forth.

[@madlukasik]

Extremely soulful guitar riffs!!

[@sputniksam]

I totally get the sentimental value. The first guitar I bought new was the Ibanez RS440 Roadstar II (White with black scratch plate, HSS, with the Ibanez Pro Rocker Trem) back in 1984. I traded up to a Charvel Model 4 in cobalt blue, in 1988, which I still have. I would love to get my hands on that Ibanez again but they very rarely appear on the SH market and when they do they are usually out of my budget :-(

[@RequiemDead]

Get yourself a peterson strobe stomp hd for your bench. You'll love it!