Musikmesse '10 - Scorpions Matthias Jabs Collection of Touring Guitars

www.premierguitar.com PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he catches with up Scorpions guitarist Matthias Jabs. In this segment, Matthias Jabs introduces us to his store MJ Guitars based in Germany and its huge collection of guitars. Here, we walk-through Matthias' collection of guitars he uses on tour with the Scorpions. We get up close and personal with his famous 'Hurricane' Explorers, Explorer 90s, Strats and Firebirds.
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[@bbcala9719]

Took my son to see the Scorpions in 2017 Santander in PA. And I asked Matthias for a guitar pick for my son, he gave me the pick and I handed it to my son and he gave me a great big hug, and I said to myself this is what it's all about. Thank You Matthias for the memory with my son and a night with the Scorpions. Your a great guy

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

Never realized those were 1976 explorers he custom painted. Makes sense, though. Can't believe how great his English is. Great guitarist and totally underrated.

[@AAndrews1968]

One of the most underrated guitarists of his time, and one of the most musical. Choosing mood and feel over shred and musical gymnastics. His solo for "No One Like You" is legendary.

[@rayfabris2512]

I totally agree I seen them in 82 for their Blackout tour great show

[@brianrushford4057]

What a bloody nice bloke,very down to earth and a great guitar player

[@yamlc135]

Thank you Mathias Jabbs for you're still with SCORPIONS. Wish you guys stays like the STONES too.

[@skred6792]

He seems like such a nice guy

[@carvindc400]

His playing is awesome... and he seems to be very down to earth , too...

[@trerossi5508]

Matthias seems like the kind of guy you can talk to for hours

[@mrcmxoner]

this is one of the coolest guys in the music world : D

[@poisonapple8032]

Most guitar player today are inspired by Matthias Jabs iconic skills.Salute & Respect to a legend.

[@rockhard2654]

ill tell you one thing, ive seen every great guitarist and Matthius is a great player but he has the most beautiful sound on stage ive ever heard just a gorgeous tone id like to see whats going on with his amps my guess, is he just has the normal stuff just dails it in with his beautiful taste

[@kellymahoney3847]

Such a cool guy

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

one of the best guitarists of all time.listen carefully to his lead playing,smooth,fast,articulate all the sweetest,perfect notes.bends.never too much,never not enough..and his tone is to die for

[@ericeeshan]

matthias is a cool guitarist and have cool guitars in his collection

[@svt7777]

True guitar hero!

[@samstone8025]

Mr. Matthias is a master at making a guitar 🎸 cry!! and i believe he is one of the best guitarist in the world.

[@BeardyAirways]

@carvindc400 He is very down to earth, I've met him once personally along with the rest of the Scorps - they're really cool and very chilled!

[@MikeLuceroKrunch]

This is Great Thnx for sharing, Matthias had a Huge Impact on my playing.

[@hobbesismycat]

Holy crap I love those explorers so much.

[@meneocuskill3371]

nice

[@bertodettemelieres4441]

MATTHIAS JABS!MERVEILLEUX guitariste !en solo sur scène lors d'un concert QUEL REGAL! JE VOUS ADORE !

[@JorgeGonzalez-jx7rr]

Thank you German friends

[@meneocuskill3371]

I love the black universe at 2:00

[@CAJUNAFOL]

THe one he starts showing at 3:51 is awesome!

[@miriamparra5642]

Mi guitarrarista favorito me fascina verlo por los gestos de su rostro cuando toca su guitarra y su sonrisa 🌹

[@Wraith35]

Now that was awesome!

[@puppylinuxer]

LMAO what a class act and what a wonderful player, his phrasing is unique

[@ceymsanaguiar1062]

Por isso é que o Matthias é considerado o Bruxinho das guitarr THE BEST. SCORPIONS FOREVER.

[@guitarheaven1747]

Ey, the Dommenget Galaxy (the black one) is in my Account picture! I played that one at my Birthday in Mjguitars and it is so AWESOME!!!

[@rayfabris2512]

he doesn't get the credit that he deserves great player and kick ass group the SCORPIONS dam they ROCK

[@tomdevoe7706]

THE BEST German import to America!

[@kissedeoliveira5140]

Você tem bom gosto Mathias suas guitarras são muito potente São Lindas além do grande profissional que o manuseia muito Linda,você brinca com ela você toca muito e também tem uma postura Linda em todos os seus Show,gosto de seu jeito de artista porquê além de dar o melhor de você no palco tem música Lindas 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Eu Sou Sua fã declarada ok?

[@angusorvid8840]

I've always been interested in Matthias' guitars. He got some great tones in the 80s, like on Animal Magnetism, Blackout and Love at First Sting. I loved this tone on "Bad Boys Running Wild". Always wondered if that was from a Bill Lawrence in the strat. Very cutting tone. It really had a "sting", no pun intended. Okay, pun intended.

[@justaguy214]

I never thought of him using an BL. Now I'm curious.

[@Frip36]

I'd not heard him talk till today. He sounds like a nice American nerd with a slightly German accent.

[@kissedeoliveira5140]

Huauu!!Mathias que guitarras Lindas!!!

[@guitarheaven1747]

I'll buy it!!!

[@SwampRabbit5150]

Matthis is one hell of a player! The real deal! He completely blasts idiots like kirk hammett off the stage!

[@xero003]

those anca guitars at 3:51 look great :O

[@Theskybluelake]

Great Lead playa

[@user-yf7mq9fl4e]

Tu es superbe ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bambipardis1105]

Matthias points guitar neck up to the Angel's

[@derKleine92]

wishi washi:-D Here you can here that Matthias is german. Normally we say Wischi Waschi and it's discribes something you don't do something with your heart and you do it just to satisfy other people for example

[@1111backflip]

Wish i had an dommenget explorer. But i love my les paul...

[@bambipardis1105]

Yes germans make alot of their instruments violins too harps.the swiss Germany forest where I am from with my dad fred Ernst

[@gspinkwrld10]

Cool story re: the tape on his second guitar. I always thought it was striped to kind of go along with his striped outfits of the time.

[@cristyrawks6325]

MJ has always loved stripes and that story about the white Explorer is one of the great stories of his career! ha Never did he figure that putting those stripes on his 2nd Explorer would become very significant in his unique signature look, thus garnering such recognition from other rock stars. ;-P

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Cristy Rawks That's a great story. He's been one of my favorite guitarists since like 81. I saw them back in like 82 I think it was. Iron Maiden opened for them on the 666 Number of the beast tour I think it was called, but I was right up front and was just blown away by his guitar work as well as Shenkers! Great guys and a great band! Great story too. Thanks so much.

[@cristyrawks6325]

Tim, my pleasure! They are planning their 2017 tour right now BUT are going into the studio again for an album release in 2018! Only band of their era who have never stopped touring or recording in 52 years! Wow!! Make sure you see them this year!! ;)

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Cristy, thank you so, so, much. I will try to see them again. I saw them in like 82, and it was killer. :-)

[@bambipardis1105]

Corrina I like that guitar

[@scorpionsG13]

The first explorer dommenget,are fucking awesome.kick asses...MATTHIAS JABS 4EVER-SCORPIONS WE LOVE YOU-EXPLORERS WE PLAY YOU ;P

[@mmx358]

@bigrock007 I think he wanted to say "not free-hearted" instead of "wishi washi".

[@fabghassem]

❤️‍🔥⚔️⚡️⚔️🎸

[@erridellacroda1722]

How much does the white guitar cost?

[@RedTV8888]

3:25 jack white

[@eitanros]

"you see something authentic going on here" -:))) i guess thats the Marine version...

[@TheTheratfarmer]

professional. soccer player? MJ.

[@bambipardis1105]

I wanted to work at mattias jabs guitarshop Munich Germany prasier street on Facebook

[@MisterTee]

Ma-tee-ass? Yikes! That is some bad pronunciation

[@sikkinixx75]

Disgusting...