MY GUITAR - IBANEZ MTM2 - The Guitar That Launched My Youtube

[@OlaEnglund]

New video idea! Let me know what you think and suggestions on what guitar I should do next!

[@R.Nashoba]

This would be awesome to see you venture through 👊🏽

[@Wreckageintow]

Nice fart there, juicy, deadly, violent, more farts! And yes, great video idea! As to what guitar to do next, i dont know, maybe one which means a lot to you besides that mtm2

[@aayushlimbu121]

Yes!!!!

[@RaphaelOlmos]

Love it, great video ideaaaaaa! In this one...the guitar that you started the KZbin videos, Ola the nostalgic 🤘🏻 Best regards from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@firmans12]

Ola can you redo the boss katana and yamaha thr.

[@pyrotoxic66]

Coffee with Mick Thomson, that sounds like a dream

[@Nobody-r2h]

Coffee with jim roots

[@declanaustin4511]

@@Nobody-r2h mick

[@metalpoutineqc5531]

More like coffee with Mick Gordon

[@bds_mguydasic9293]

Coffee with slipknot

[@howlinhirshy8358]

@bds_m guy da sic Do you think they like it hot or iced?

[@erikpetrina3929]

What if Ola bought the newest Jackson Mick Thomson signature guitar and compare it? 🤔

[@kylelyons6088]

As someone who has been eyeing his new sign for awhile, I would LOVE to see this

[@aliascent]

@@kylelyons6088 If you're eyeing it, don't hesitate. I tried a few, they're really good. REALLY good.

[@joopvanzeir3330]

I have the pro model from him, don't doubt it's really good!

[@kylelyons6088]

@@aliascent it's been in my top 3 for guitars I'm looking into. My only hang up is I'm not a fan of the bridge system. I love that it's a hard tail instead of a floating trem, but I just prefer a standard string thru hard tail. But I'm definitely keeping an eye on it because it hits every other box. Black, reverse pointy headstock, no inlays on an ebony board, lone volume knob. Thanks for heads up!

[@jakemode]

And Jim root

[@charlesstoess4245]

Mick Thomson on Coffee with Ola would be so awesome.

[@AkosKovacs.Author.Musician]

As far as I know, Mick uses that bridge for the tuning stability and sustain.

[@zeroman614]

Ákos Kovács 👍🏻and the palm-muting feel.

[@juandanielrodrigues1386]

Yeah that was the real reason

[@7James77]

Yup, the floyd has the perfect palm muting feel. Can't stand anything else.

[@MrRaphaelLippi]

How is a bridge like suposed to produce more sustain?

[@NoName-oc5im]

Raphael Lippi less parts hitting the strings basically, and on top of that u can replace the saddles and block with brass if u want. It’s noticeably but tbh I don’t look for it lol.

[@zxql_]

Hey Ola! Just wanted to let you know, MTM2 is the reason I found your channel all those years ago. It just so happens I also had MTM2 as my second electric guitar (and still use it to this day). The playability is great, it basically just needs some decent pickups. I.e. I really like the thin neck. Glad to see you keeping it around though :)

[@Wszyc]

Ola asking Mick to come to the "coffie with Ola" and next saying that his signature neck profile is shit XD

[@Loki-sk7bi]

Wszyc I was thinking the same 😂

[@GenerationDown]

Luckily he would be in the clear to agree with Ola as he is no longer sponsored by them!

[@ivorlongshot]

52 years of age and I still find a wet fart sound hilarious.

[@GearGasms]

Dadofthreemonsters me too at 54!

[@ALTDOK667]

Ola drinks a lot of coffee, so that might not have been a "sound"...😒

[@Robert-Peterson]

lol...I'm also 52 years of age...and I fuckin rewound the video about six times to hear the fart sound again and again. Please help me.

[@fooser77]

Got you all beat! 61 here and and a nice juicy wet fart is the pinnacle of comedy .. Especially the spontaneous authentic ones .. And that one was authentic! Generous amounts of coffee does wonders for loosening the bowels .. My '96 RG570 has been in storage for far too long .. Need to dust the baby off, plug it in and with generous amounts of my favorite java; fart away to the ultimate ecstasy .. It doesn't get any better than that .. (except for hot sex)

[@Peat030]

But good timing makes it even funnier XD

[@foolishboy8840]

Stringing a floyd bridge with the balls to the headstock has actually blown my mind Jesus Christ why did I never think of that

[@tempu4099]

I was doing that back in the 90s.

[@hardrockrelics2157]

That’s how ESP custom shop and I think Caparison ship their guitars from the factory 🏭

[@lancekovacs9298]

That’s how Tom morello does it and he lets the balls flop in the wind onstage

[@foolishboy8840]

@@lancekovacs9298 damn me too brother

[@morteparla6926]

Your Solar guitars are awesome, well made and just great feeling and playing man, but Ibanez RG's will always have a special place in my heart.

[@metalheadblues]

And now he plays Jackson , always loved these Ibanez models.

[@Farvann]

The first two minutes being almost a One Shot makes me happy. Good job, Louise or whoever did the camera work!

[@gehythren]

Hey Ola! I've been watching for the last 8-9 years and loved your earlier tones just as much as today's tones. Seeing this Ibanez come back out was a nice treat!

[@guilhermearoeira8900]

I'm watching Ola drinking coffee, drinking my coffee. So... I'm having a coffee with Ola?

[@davidlawson7786]

Holy crap, that Ibanez guitar sounds amazing! I just ordered one of those Axion Label 6 string Ibanez guitars with the Fishman fluence pickups and reverse headstock, that Mick Thompson guitar reminds me of that one. Ibanez makes really bullet proof guitars, you just can’t go wrong . Ola, great video and I love your channel and always look forward to watching the next one. Your FAQ videos are really fun to watch. Btw, your wife Louise is absolutely beautiful and seems like an amazing human being, you really won the lottery with her at your side.

[@ContentFromHell]

Frst guitars always gives this kind of feeling, most of the time they are not crazy but you have just some attachement to it. Great vid man !

[@AngelVivaldi]

Nice shirt... man of good taste!

[@jefferybradford5936]

Love this idea for a series. We learn your history with the guitar you pick for the video while you’re setting it up and then after the demo you give pros and cons of that particular model. I honestly hope you do more of these

[@mariuskozokar4341]

Hey Ola how about a video on Mick's Jackson signature model? Would be interesting to hear your opinion as well as a comparison to this old model.

[@ibanezleftyclub]

There’s got to be a guitar wall hanger company out there willing to hook you up so you can display all of your guitars though out the office.

[@BrianBower]

I remember watching your videos years back before all the members and huge amount of subs. Nice to see you revisit this

[@donniex8799]

This was my first guitar ever. I still have it, love it!

[@AlexiTheWildchild]

I remember this guitar so well! It’s amazing you took it out again!

[@josephdennany2634]

Definitely 👍 the new video series!....let's see and hear all of your guitars.. i also have a nostalgia for my guitars I've had for years...the stories they tell....anyway very refreashing...please keep them coming.

[@ElephantWatchtower]

I remember being a little kid and wanting an IbanezMtM model just because Ola had one, haha. I'm 21 now and I'm sure my Solar is much better!

[@thomasberg7088]

Really,,.,😳🤪🤗

[@Talmie]

this is really soothing hearing you talk and seeing you maintain your guitar!

[@DustinAlford]

It's like Ola's new asmr series. It kinda had a Bob Ross vibe to it.

[@FuzzImp]

My first Metal oriented guitar was an MTM1 with Blackouts and I loved that thing. Maybe do more vids on your Strictly 7s or your Jem or the Petrucci

[@7591storm]

Loved this idea for a series. And thanks for the brush tip fir cleaning the bridge. That's brilliant.

[@thedudethatplaysguitar9882]

yo, the new Mick Thomson model is sick, its a straight joy to play. should totally compare them

[@arnoldr1746]

Ola stay humble as always, love you man.

[@joesatchton212]

I been stringing all my Floyds with the ball ends on the tuners for over 25 years. Yes, there are some folks who feel that doing it that way may somehow damage the tuning posts, but honestly I have never ever had or noticed any issues for all this time. Just make sure you wind the strings UNDER the ball ends for maximum stability - those ball ends will never ever move. And be sure that on the bridge side you run the strings past the end of the bridge locking keys plus a little bit before you cut, just to be safe. Another good idea I stole along the way is to use a toothpick and dab a drop or two of WD40 on the fine tuners every now and then and then work it in. And of course you should set the fine tuners all to about halfway every time you restring. Nice guitar Ola - I don't recall seeing that kind of screw locking bolt on the Floyd business end before. Obviously it words to block off the trem - is it adjustable in terms of height so you can adjust the angle of the Floyd bridge? The stiff plastic brush/toothbrush is a must as is some air cleaner and while you're at it, some contact cleaner for the pots/output jack as well. I think this is a GREAT series Ola. Go through your gear and do some setups - yes, there are a ton of setup vids on youtube, but like money, you can never have enough of those, especially if they are more recent. Plus right now, with folks under lockdown, doing guitar maintenance is both productive and for me, quite calming and zen. :) And ya gotta get a bottle of Dunlop 65 fretboard oil for them rosewood boards - one bottle will last you a lifetime :) Cheers and stay safe!

[@davidmurphy1911]

Ibanez is my all time favorite guitar company

[@JenMajuraOfficial]

👍🏼 this is a video to watch 😘👍🏼

[@JenMajuraOfficial]

Sergiroth number 1 stalker right here Hahahaha 👌🏼🤪

[@ReXIX2]

i came in here as 34th commenter :D

[@leonmohan1708]

What else do you do with a video?

[@jcwear89]

Selling guitars can be really liberating feeling, because when it's not your bag and you don't connect with it, and someone else does have a connection and special feeling, then you helped spread some happiness 👍

[@christophermarshall1441]

Should call this segment “Cleaning out my Closet”

[@Murderachi]

Christopher Marshall or going back in time

[@valcian1]

Scooping out the glory hole

[@janipekkala1484]

One of my dream guitars..

[@seanevans6067]

Nice dude! Definitely do more of these. "Guitar tech time, with Ola". Maybe do some before and after where you change out pickups etc...

[@joehervey84]

Mick is my favorite modern player.

[@rooney921]

Coffee with Jim Root! Total gear head and his strat is amazing.

[@markosvafeas]

This format is great i could watch it all day!

[@bastianwiedenhaupt]

Mtm2 is a great Guitar.... I have one too and I love Ibanez. The Reversed Headstock is br000tal sexy 😍. Yes I remember the good old times with the savage Amp and Mtm2... Awesome... I have the white Mtm2 and changed the pups into passive custom pickups in white.

[@clintonmarchi]

Yes, more of these videos!

[@blacksaltscotland]

Oh yeah, Ibanez does have guitars that you can remember the name of.

[@EsEhKa]

Ibanez SA260FM-TGB I always have to look it up, whenever I want to tell people what guitar I am using...

[@TheShinyShow]

@@EsEhKajust say an ibanez SA260. FM is just flame maple and TGB is the finish. Would you say I have a Fender Stratocaster in Olympic white with a maple top? No you'd just say strat

[@blacksaltscotland]

@Jose Soto low key love this argument now

[@Robert-Peterson]

@EsEhKa lol...I have the Ibanez SA160FM-TGB....and just now I had to pick it up and look at the back of the headstock to get the name right. :-) As someone who owns 7 Ibanez guitars...trust me when I say "I feel your pain".

[@bradhargis2261]

I have 4 ibbys. I just say the model, I don't go into the finish and hardware abbreviations. Thats all the extra letters are for in the names. Haha I got an sz320 (ex model white with black binding) Rg2 (rg2ex2 - white with black binding) Rga71al (axion label rga 7string indigo aurora burst) Rgd71al (axion label rgd 7 string black aurora burst multi scale)

[@philsmith3019]

I like that you go back and forth with sentimental gear. I'm the same way, I have a love/hate relationship with some of my stuff.

[@DustinAlford]

It's cool to see him reminisce about his old guitars while talking shit about it at the same time lol. Most of my guitar relationships are like this as well.

[@Dodzi248]

Noice storage you got there mate. Instantly put a smile on my face :)

[@cjtheclaimed6757]

I just love that he is doing a full set up....lotta tips I learned thanks to this! Thank you Ola!

[@CAMELOT331]

I have been rocking an ESP Horizon standard FRII for a while. That's what I wanna see haha. Or an IC400. Iceman haha

[@pietrofalezza1]

Still have that same guitar. Sounds amazing.

[@KrS14]

I yelled at my monitor when you didn't polish those frets or clean the fretboard lol ;)

[@blitz3607]

Lol he literally said he didn't have any lemon oil or something

[@Oilid]

Guitars make happy. You make me happy. This series make me ultra happy!

[@gadabout4899]

„I’ll make this guitar sound as good as possible” (puts new strings on)

[@richardhunter9779]

It's been a daily driver for god knows how long, how much work can it really need?

[@freakalishess]

@@richardhunter9779 Polish the frets and oil the fretboard. This guitar definitely needs it. Yesterday I changed the strings on my bass that was sitting for a long time like Ola's guitar and it looks and feels like a new better guitar. Also it's a cheap bass so the fret edns were sharp so I rounded them off. It takes a lot of time but it's worth it.

[@visionsofbeyond9095]

I don't ever really comment on your videos but I wanted to say thank you for all the entertaining content you provide. It's actually really helped me since my Mom died last year, she used to really enjoy your videos too. Maybe someday I can buy a Solar guitar, but the way things are now I may have to sell everything I own to stay afloat. But at least I know your content will still be here to entertain. Thanks for all the laughs, gear reviews etc., it really helps to distract the mind from all the B.S. in my life. Also, glad to see Solar becoming so successful \m/ \m/

[@m.t.pokkets86]

Be aware: hard brushes can damage your paint job.

[@ArreglandoCosas]

I like it ola, not much the string change part but didnt skip it because you talked through. Great video as always!

[@hinjurock70]

2:59 It's called a "fixed bridge", Ola, not "fixated - fixated means obsessed 😄

[@Guggz]

ESL. What can you do?

[@MisterTee]

Ola’s first language isn’t English. How many languages do you speak ?

[@thesadsquatch]

It's a mistake, but take in mind that his first language isn't English.

[@purulence666]

One and only Ibanez model I wanted to have. Great peace, incredible sound..

[@no_one563]

11:08 essentially you are playing the book of heavy metal by Dream Evil.

[@poughtheighteau]

it's more like The Healers by Testament

[@jeffreybeutels7663]

Been subscribed since the beginning when the videos were just ENGL Savage 120, the 2x12 and this MTM2. I even bought the exactly same set-up because I "got" it.. Good memories!

[@stormyandcold]

Where's that Dunlop sponsorship when you need it?

[@bteague333]

Ola’s Gear Vault is a series that I would totally watch. Old pedals, amps, and guitars.

[@will_stevens]

Me right now: *_Watching vikings in quarantine_*

[@wesleytrott6397]

Great stuff! We're all on this musical journey and some of our older gear has a lot of history and memories tied to them. More videos like this please my Brola!

[@chanceperez5038]

6:55 classic ghs boomers 🙄

[@ahmadfarisrosli7597]

Ah I remember this guitar on your videos in the earlier days. It’s great that you’re bringing it out again

[@funnystonervideos]

Great idea! Can't wait for the upcoming vids

[@kostasseth9150]

That’s great idea for video series! Keep them coming Ola!! 💪💪

[@Fuseek]

i remember watching your content back then when i was in high school. Still watching your content 13 years later. you're a legend bro 👍

[@jbparent2241]

fun to ear your history behind your guitars.. continu having fun . take care all

[@Circusfreek7]

Great vid! I would like to see more of these vids. Real nice to see you go back down memory lane

[@oliverdermann5476]

Hey Ola, it is really a great idea to present your old guitars. It is interesting and makes a lot of fun to watch you doing this. Greetings Oliver

[@scribeofsolace]

My first real baby rn was a 399$ Ibanez EX1 still one of my greatest purchases. I love her more and more each day, buying new pickups for it soon too!!! Awesome Video Ola :)

[@Christoffer83]

Great video! Love the idea when you show when your taking care of the guitar and talk about what the guitar meens to you.

[@remingtonsguitartheory143]

Love it! Can't wait to see the white and chrome Washburn. 😍😍

[@jakemode]

I was just checking these out yesterday. Love that he just put this video out

[@Leeturnal]

Love this series. Please keep doing it

[@rawartillery10]

That guitar tone sounds massive and crushing \m/

[@Calvin-pn5ud]

I love this. Talking about the guitar while setting it up.

[@rezurected93]

hooo great , ola talk about my dream guitar , what a pleasure ! thank you

[@friskthewaffle7672]

Need more!!! And please have coffee with Ola Mick!!! I started playing guitar because of Mick.

[@brugvp]

Ola I think you don't have that RGA 7 loaded with SD Blackouts you used on Dual Rec demo anymore. Would love to see it. At the time I bought one of those and loaded it with blackouts. My first 7! That video is also the first time I notice how good a boosted recto could sound and since that day I've been dreaming of getting one. Too expensive here In Brazil but I'll get there. Thank you very much for everything you do for the comunity and for beeing such an inspiration since the very beginnin. Wishing you and your family all the best man!

[@Joe-vc3cc]

Awesome new segment!!! I love that guitar !!! I have the Mick Thompson Jackson , almost identical , just Seymour Duncan Blackouts!I also love the simplicity of it and also the classic bad ass look!!!

[@DustinAlford]

The blackouts are badass. Do you have the ahb2b humbucker?

[@nisterror]

That guitar is a beautiful beast!

[@jamsfromhell824]

I relate very much to everything you say to describe this guitar. It was my first 'decent' guitar. It is so classy. I went to see Slipknot back in 2004. I think this guitar was not realeased until some years later but I remember Mick coming out on stage with it and I had an immediate crush. I finally purchased mine a few years later. Over the years, I have bought more expensive guitars but this one is still with me today.

[@MrGuitarTormentor]

Oh my god yes, bring the old school Ola. Not saying the new school is bad, not at all. I was a kid when your channel started and this guitar has a special place in my memory.

[@RogueMosquito]

Massive amount of nostalgia with that guitar man. Still remember the vids with this beast

[@sobrighttiedyes6805]

Sick idea for videos. Looming forward to more of these

[@JimiHL]

Every video you do is fun and informative. I like this one.

[@iambedlam]

I remember you demoing your Axe FX using the white MTM2 and I literally bought that guitar because of that video. Crazy how far you've come dude!

[@Jeffmetal42]

I agree about the black body and white binding. I have a Jackson Soloist that has the same look and I love it. It also has (had) a glossed/finished neck, but I took the clear coat off of it.

[@itzyejibb]

I love this series idea! Please keep it going!

[@jeremywebster82]

I've got the Black MTM2 and the White MTM2 in my collection. Kinda the same reason I liked them was the aesthetics. I don't struggle with the neck finish or profile that much, although I hear ya on the nice satin finishes like on the Prestige Ibanez's in my collection. For an import model I think they're not too shabby. The specs also really were in line with my tastes (blank fretboard, reverse head stock, offset single volume). I upgraded both of mine with the locking Gotoh MG-T tuners, Seymour Duncan Blackouts, PMT Lo-Bat LED Indicators, Pure Tone jacks, re-shielded the control cavities, full fret dress.... After I put in all the work/extras they're some of my favorite playing and sounding guitars. My white MTM2 is a little heavier than the Black MTM2 I've noticed, but they both sound pretty close and sustain for days. Thanks for the vid Ola! Fingers crossed you can get Mick on for Coffee, that would be awesome.

[@ANED-ni6xo]

After 4 years this banger popped up

[@rizzovittorio4171]

I liked! It is an opportunity to stay together during a beautiful moment ...the moment of clean and restring... because guitar players love clean and restring guitars!

[@monsterk7603]

Love this new series. And I remember that guitar well. Watched all your old videos back in the day. You alone are responsible for my obsessive KZbin habit today. Lol.

[@AntagonistInPhoenix]

Definitely want to see more of these vids

[@PenguinzFTW]

He preferred the feel of a Floyd and he also loved the sustain he gets from them, that's why he used a floyd style bridge but had it either blocked off or bolted to the body

[@4itak47]

This is an amazing guitar. I have it with SEYMOUR DUNCAN AHB-3 Blackouts Mick Thomson pickups.

[@jimsimmons2674]

Ola,i checked out some specs for your guitar and the pickups are V7 and V8,V8 is the bridge,V7 in the neck postion.

[@euclidesanatolly6175]

Beutyfull guitar, i allways liked black guitars with White binding... Ibanez is my favorite

[@donniegilliam2495]

I love your videos and didn't expect to see your old guitars again. Thanks for the amazing content!