Steve Vai "Alien Guitar Secrets: EP7 - The PIA"

Episode 7 of "Alien Guitar Secrets" - My weekly Facebook Live Stream on / stevevai
Watch all of the previous episodes here on my KZbin channel.
Links for things referenced in this video:
Stages of competence:
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Guitar Collection
www.vai.com/gu...
(For Pre-JEM images, select Pre-JEM)
The Playboy Guitar
www.vai.com/gu...
Bones:
www.vai.com/gu...
Cowgirl:
www.vai.com/gu...
Number 1 JEM, Prototype:
www.vai.com/gu...
www.Ibanez.com
www.dimarzio.com
Globe Mallow Bees:
www.naturettl....
#SteveVai #AlienGuitarSecrets #PIA #JEM

[@WeeFreeMan78]

This is the secret magic of technology. The ability to sent your greetings to a man who influenced you while living on the other side of the world. So, good morning Mr Vai and thank you for everything

[@alternoego5147]

great words my friend!

[@einarabelc5]

It's so secret magic it looks like one of Isaac Asimov's greatest Science Fiction Crime Novels. The Naked Sun, where no one ever saw each other. I betcha Elon Musk was involved in it too. For the record, that's a JOKE.

[@brentstewart59]

Indeed Thank the man Don't thank his manager Cheers buddy

[@kenmuller]

He is the ultimate gitarplayer...pure magic!The greatest of all time!😤😎And-I have meet him...how cool is that!🤗🤗🤗😉👍👍👍Oh-one moore thing...he have hand-signed my old jem 555..K.M Norway

[@kenmuller]

@@alternoego5147 Thank's,man.

[@exn641US]

Steve Vai: "I hope you enjoyed it." Me: "Really Steve? Really?"

[@OCS.7]

The way I achieve it is be listening to the track and visualizing the lead melody and singing before I play it. Recording and vocalizing my guitar parts. Then I go back and learn what I though the spirit, vocalized. Get me???? But I would love to be able to just go from my fingers to the get fiddle. In the green one the peddles remind me of the sperm of?? Oh yeah, slightly scalloped. Whith full sustain functionality. Always in my prayers brother. Very very nice. 👍 🙏💯

[@geruto17760]

What?? I think you want to check your text again!

[@behrangnorouzilarki_ben5164]

Thank you so much 💕😊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@1straycat99]

AWESOME MYSELF I LEARN MORE .FROM YOU TALKING AS I BELIEVE IN WHAT YO SAY 100% IN THE FREE FLOW I TRY TO GET TO THAT IN EVERY ART I DID . AND THE ROUTE IS EXACTLY LIKE YOU SAY .DOING WITH FLUTE YES SEAMLESS I USE THAT WORD A LOT TO ..LIKE BRETHNG YO DO BUT DONT THINK ABOUT IT .....THESE ARE PRICELESS OU ARE PRICELESS AND GRATEFUL TO HERE YOU....[[[.AND SINGING I WAS WOW THAT WAS DEEP YOU WERE THERE .FOR ME IT WAS A FULLER PICTURE ANOTHER COLOR ...WHICH I'M TRYING TO SING MY SELF AND SUCK BUT WHEN I JUST LET GO AND DO IT SOUND A LITTLE BETTER . AT LEAST I THINK LOL.ITS THE THIN STARTED SO LONG AFTER GUITAR TOOK SO MUCH THOUGHT ASKING QUESTION TRYING TO LEARN TIMING .SUCH A PROCESS .NOW LOVE CORD CYCLES MODES AND TRYING TO MAKE IT SEAMLESS IN CYCLES 4TH 5TH 3RDS EVERY WHICH WAY CHROMATIC WITH DIMINISHED SO ON ..FOR ME NOW CORDS AND FINGER PICKING ARE A IMPORTANT THING ..AND HAD MANY HANDY CAPS I WORKED THREW AND THOUGHT OUT FOR SELF .....AFTER ALL THANKS SO ON THE RELAX THAT IS SO IMPORTANT CAN DO IN THE STATELESS STATE[[[ON MY FLUTE IN MY PROGRAM SAY I START WITH NEW STUFF ALWAYS LIKE BREAKING UP WHAT I NO GUITAR ON CORDS SO ON HAVE TO RELAY FOCUS THINK A LOT .....TOUGH STATE [[[ THEN I SAY ENOUGH...I WANT TO BE FREE I WANT UBER AND JUST GO FOR IT PUT JAM TRACK. AND IMPROVE OR JUST START DOING A BEAT THING AND ALL COMES AND ALL IS IN THE STATE ...THEN I'M HARPY BUT DO NEED AL STATES NO DOUBT TO GET THERE AS YOU NO ...BEST ALWAYS SENDING LOVE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS .....[[[[YOU RELAY GIVE YOUR SELF IN THESES IT'S BEYOND BEAUTIFUL

[@jerocastella]

Zeus in ✨⚡️✨✨✨That Green Pia✨✨✨

[@supra1981]

And that is what separates a pro from every other guitarist on youtube, legend.

[@o_o231]

Steve Vai really is the greatest innovator of music and musical functionality of our times

[@oldnikix]

oD S.V. and E.V.H. tie in my book...

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

...not to mention composing a song here about a horse that is very pissed off.

[@srd8228]

How about Hank Marvin?

[@lulugurl6547]

i love him. 🤗

[@Cestariarts]

Even that we acknowledge him at this moment, people will still praise him for generations claiming that he was ahead of its time, which is true

[@CallousCoder]

I once did a masterclass with Vai in Tilburg NL. And it changed my guitar playing forever. The economy of motion and the economy picking was such AHA moment. It took me a good 6 months to incorporate it and it gotten very frustrating to the point knalde couldn’t play my old style anymore. So I basically sucked at everything. That’s when I stopped the hours and hours of practice sessions and decided to relearn my own style. That I picked up quickly again, luckily. And I noticed at a certain moment that it sounds slightly different. Less aggressive and things went easier. And I realized I was economy picking and subconsciously changing starting on up or down stroke. That I had practiced for hours and hours, in what I thought was in vane. Suddenly it clicked and it was there.

[@PooNinja]

PIA pro? For the “how Steve plays em right off the shelf edition” YES please... started saving yesterday!

[@PooNinja]

Maybe a PIA jr is more my budget but I’m saving 👏🏽👏🏽

[@sprigmackanover1836]

I'd take a Pia premium

[@PooNinja]

@@sprigmackanover1836 I got the Jem Jr. it’s (deep breath in) AWESOME!!!

[@Craigonater]

@@PooNinjaThe black Pia is the dream for me, but I just ordered an affordable yellow Jem Jr. Thank God they make guitars for sewer plant operators too. Lol!

[@PooNinja]

@@Craigonater I love my Jem Jr. Having worked in a sewer treatment plant I understand technical intricacy involved.

[@Qualifimajesco]

I’m a simple man, I see Steve Vai, I click.

[@rudedog1672]

Holy shit me too

[@RolanTHUNDER]

Absolutely! Anything from Steve Vai is great. Can listen to him for hours...while having his guitars right next to me making me feel all chuffed that they're my favorite guitars in the whole wide world and their maker is on the screen talking to me :D

[@nickbrian9882]

I’m a simple guitarist I hear Steve Vai I cry realizing how good he is and that I’ll never be that good lol

[@Hyperlink1337]

still clickin boy?

[@RobChappers]

Some of the best playing I’ve ever seen from Steve - just a master!

[@joshyepyepzo8356]

"Thank the lord for Steve Vai"

[@Deathrape2001]

Rob ever since U got married your playing kinda sux, in fact usually massively so. U just went on an endless kick repeating licks from your Door Jam album songs & pretending U R a 'shredder' when your really unique beautiful skill was the 'modal improv' thing U ignore now =P BOOO!

[@sainvol]

Yes, he achieved the flow state thing fully today.

[@sainvol]

Funny I posted during the intro song and the entire first 20 minutes have been about achieving flow. I am not the only one who noticed, it seems!

[@billyzbubhale3530]

Rob I see you're improving a lot year by year as well. WTG Cheers!

[@JoeHeisler]

Steve I would definitely be interested in a PIA with your shallow scallops, sustainer and trem setter, I hope you do it!

[@andrewparker6801]

Can you imagine factory guitars with a sustainiac button?! I would immediately buy one. Looks SO fun to tinker with.

[@walterperrault]

every single time i hear bad horsie it sends chills all through my body amazing piece of music

[@KPatrolis250]

It's crazy as the media depicts the world on fire but here I am using this time to jam and enjoy my time on this earth

[@robertfarley8425]

BAD HORSEY!! That is a lockdown all day replay tune! Every time I watch any of his videos you are guaranteed to learn something!

[@fkrohmer]

Played Malmsteen strats for many years, had another guitar scalloped as well. I love all kinds of necks, but the vibrato and bends offered up from a scalloped neck is just big fun. Please release a Pia with a fully scalloped neck. Definitely!

[@aerobill8554]

I’m going through a tough time in life right now and you are such an inspiration. I went to see you together with my 16 year old daughter Rosa in Antwerp and since then I have rediscovered your music (you never really went away) but now also your video’s. You’re a gift Steve and an inspiring human being.

[@Annatar1976]

I feel so bad that I laughed so much with the hospital story man... Thanks for sharing all of this with us...

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

0:14 You learn a lot from Steve even the way he gracefully pushes his chair away - we all have to do that at one point to get on with it :)

[@saralowe_arts]

Blown away! Every time you play Steve, it feels like my soul is being ripped out it’s so deep it’s unreal.

[@robertweaver5169]

You, dear Sir, are unquestionably a pure genius and inspiration to millions. Thank you for everything.

[@jenniskott9381]

Steve Vai you're probably the best guitarist today I say it respectfully you play everybody's music flawless what I want to know is who's going to be able to play your music there isn't anybody who could play like you,,.....

[@markradman8000]

Ohh you should listen to Lee Wrathe he is close up there to Steve but he’s not Steve so to say lol 😂

[@jerryboy3301]

What a living legend. I remember a guitar. Jam at sneakers night club in san Antonio 35 yrs ago. A friend of mine Manuel Santos jammed with SV. Awesome.

[@buffalo7163]

I still have white JEM. I bought it in 1996, in Japan.

[@ClassicPass_]

Thanks Steve. You've been on and off a huge part of my life, from the first time I heard P+W on MTV as a kiddo (we all were back then).. to now. Thanks for everything you've done for guitar, and more importantly music.

[@russwilson2305]

SteveVaiHimself -I would have done anything to see you work up close, when I was a kid. I still feel that way. Thanks for this, and take care of yourself!

[@wcm5150]

I would like a Pia with a sustainer and an Ibanez backstop.

[@davidhendrox]

wcm5150 there are solid alternatives for backstop but sustainer is not being sold as the unit itself.

[@einarabelc5]

@@davidhendrox Which ones? I have one that's a magnetic single post that I never installed because I'm not too confident it's going to work. Other than the Edge Zero I don't know.

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

I have a Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder with a Sustainiac in the neck position...awesome guitar for the money! Doesn't have the same bridge or backstop vibrato device (refuse to call it a tremelo when its a vibrato effect)...but it's pretty killer! 😎🎸🤘

[@carlmclean9304]

I've searched extensively and the closest thing I found to the "Trem setter's" Steve was referring to (which I'm pretty sure is EXACTLY what's in Steves PIA) is the Göldo Back Box ( www.thomann.de/gb/goeldo_backbox.htm ) it's pretty much a permanent modification to the instrument but based on what I've seen, read and heard about them is completely worth it.

[@SonnyAngelucci]

Ide like a pia with a much thinner neck,, even a wizard neck. Preferably some thing close to a jem. The neck is REALLY different

[@KeithH02]

Steve is my favourite player, Bad Horsie my favourite song. Thank you your majesty, simply for being the greatest.

[@dylankopff5062]

Anything off that album is fire thank you wow!

[@terryschlosser15]

I must say Mr Steve...you are without a doubt the most incredible songwriting guitar players ever!!! Absolutely love everything about you!!

[@eastrolabio]

As always, everything Steve does is perfect. The green pia is so beautiful. I can't stop following you

[@sarthwahb]

Best parts 3:00 and 3:15

[@ledhendrix5054]

After all these years Steve and you are still impressing me , absolutely brilliant and beautiful.

[@ericamccool345]

Mad monk hangin' at the Harmony Hut!!!

[@rickrevoir1683]

Simply amazing. Such charisma the way Steve plays.

[@kellybanks3720]

Steve, you recently said that Roy Marchbank was the fastest guitar player you have ever seen. Have you seen him play Paganini and more recently Shawn Lanes solos? His own compositions are astounding too. He also speaks of total relaxation in playing, so in agreement with yourself. You’re both incredible guitarists and great human beings pushing the boundaries of the guitar! Thank you for acknowledging Roy’s virtuosity. It takes a true virtuoso to have the grace and goodness to recognise another. Would love to see you play together.

[@s-yo]

どの角度からみても貴方はギターの神だ！🎸⚡

[@yourpetard]

I love the great tone followed by his chair being wrangled. Eff it well do it live, well do it live

[@MikmawWarriorBrave]

Holy sh!t. That voice and vocal control. I mean, I shouldn't be surprised seeing how amazing you are on guitar, but I wasn't expecting THAT. Wow

[@GonzaloOrtegaLopez]

Priceless moments watching these videos...unique teachings that can only come from a person like Steve Vai...this will represent a change in our lives...for those who see it...thank you teacher !!

[@eintovenaar]

Lockdown isn't just for us mere mortals...good to see you're staying in shape.

[@DaPoopIsInDaPudding]

Anton Klinkt your lockdown=house arrest

[@DaPoopIsInDaPudding]

Anton Klinkt search HR6666

[@eintovenaar]

@@DaPoopIsInDaPudding Nope, gotta practice...priorities.

[@cellery576]

KZbinCensorsTruth more like heaven

[@jessestaton167]

I appreciate you Steve, your innovation and your style, has taken me from where Hendrix was creatively, all the way to really being able to use you as proof, that it's not the note you play, but what you do with it. You have created a very great and worthy kings' man stage in the guitar world, and I applaud you.

[@tbarganier8823]

Yes, please include scalloping of the neck. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. It's very valuable.

[@ClintCurtis]

Vai is the master wizard.

[@Steveetc]

God, when I heard Bad Horsie kick in, I had goose bumps. Still got it. Amazing.

[@imagoflyfishing9993]

Hi @SteveVaiHimself & team. I’m really liking these live/talk sessions. It’s good to also know as much as you are an extremely gifted rock star, you are also a human being too. I’ve always dreamed of owning a Jem & now I am in a position to save up and purchase a PIA. Thanks for the lifetime of inspiration just to be myself on guitar & play for me. James

[@kevrochlin4544]

My favourite Mr Vai track... it's like a private concert... Just Amazing... Just Amazing.. Thank You... Thank You

[@pedrotera2840]

Preciosa guitarra.Steve Vai como siempre magistral, tocando la guitarra.

[@xpick]

1:39:06 - !!! YOU ARE THE BEST YOU THAT THERE IS !!! ... Wow Man! Thank u for all this speech!

[@petermoonband7181]

Steve, What’s really amazing about this is that you can be so completely present in the moment instinctually while playing , but then be ruthlessly analytical about what u have done after the performance is done . As a performer , it’s reassuring to me to learn that the inner dialogue you experience regarding your music is at least somewhat similar to what I’m feeling when I enter the creative space. I think we all appreciate your transparency and honesty in these sessions.

[@MarkKramKarmVI]

My God Thank You Steve Vai❤

[@acecomet]

He s one of the best guitarist you will ever see! Everybody love Vai!🎸🤙

[@garyspencer2327]

Love his story and guitar ..steve vai ❤

[@ZacharyMoonshine]

That is by far my fav song you ever did man! that riff is just insane and the the solo! FFS! Always killing it Steve!

[@caseypeterson3955]

Absolutely. I tell people that all the time. You are the best you. You are perfect. the perfect you, in this perfect location at this perfect moment. Everything is perfect, I can't imagine the universe would do anything other than perfection.

[@victororo462]

I remember when I was a kid, playing, I had the full blown flu. When I started playing along with Deep Purple Highway Star, I no longer felt sick. It went away. I sweated my as off, and of course went through many songs. I didn't feel sick anymore. And that's where my love for being in The Zone while playing, I didn't feel the head ache, no body aches. It was a definite eye opener for me.

[@basilpera9016]

impressive is an understatement and that is just about your talking about you ..... the guitar skill needs no praise it speaks for itself

[@MrZantas]

The hospital story was hilarious!

[@jimmyeich6250]

Mr. Vai, that. Was. Amazing...

[@stickmanmusic5840]

I loved your description of the "aha" moment in designing the new "yin/yang" grip on the PIA. I've done CNC design work, and it's amazing how much effect tiny changes (fractions of an inch) can make in the look and feel of the final product.

[@jerocastella]

✨👍✨✨✨

[@billyzbubhale3530]

Just a wealth of knowledge, grace and talent. WHEN SOMEONE CONTINUES TO IMPROVE THEIR GIFT AND MIND FOREVER IS SO RARE. IMHO That is Steve Vai, a modern day Leonardo de Vinci. I started playing when I was 10 in 1972. I have developed some nerve damage from not stopping when there is pain or blood. That was invaluable info you shared with us in the (Knappsack) episode..; They say I will need the same surgery, but when I warm up for 2 hours the feeling returns to all the fingers in my left hand. sorry I just want to remind younger immortal musicians that you can injure yourself without proper hand care and taking breaks when they are practicing those painful ballerina like finger stretches with bends. Do you think someone could please try to ballpark how much a sustainer would cost to have put in by Ibanez as a custom order or what it might run out here in the cold streets of hit or miss USA? Thank you everyone!

[@jellowrock]

Amazing music, amazing PIA guitar, amazing stories, amazing everything, it’s great to have this channel, thanks for sharing, time to massage some notes

[@Tommartell73]

Wow... the 667th Comment! Love You Steve...Thanks for All the Awesome Years!!!

[@roachzero2952]

I just wanna say " I love you" Mr. Vai !! This was BEAUTIFUL !

[@eijnarskyler9085]

Steve vai the legend. My hero

[@teme007]

We love you Steve

[@goransajatovic8518]

Bok Steve ,ja sam početnik u sviranju sa 52 g. i kupio sam si Fendera Richi Blackmoor sa 70% scaloped frets. Nisam primjetio probleme u mom sviranju. Možda zato ŝto ne stiskam žice prejako. I sviđa mi se jako. Ljubav na prvi pogled.😊

[@orlandoalexandergomez7435]

Steve, good day. I suggest friction less pots for the volume pot so its easier to do bow like effects and of course its a quick way to kill the noise when the guitar is not required. And, if you are not doing anything with the tone knob, which I do not hear you much discussing about, I suggest a signal kill switch like the red touch button on another famous signature model....

[@georgebarry3153]

"Hope I enjoyed it? "...Geez Steve..I was absolutely floored, rendered speechless and somewhat frightened. As a musician and a person who is around horses (my wife is horse crazy for many years)...the sounds are frightening real ...and the playing is other wordly good. THANK YOU Steve.

[@JulesFox]

You're a classic... I loved it. You really inhabit the music. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom.

[@jch5150]

Crazy and funny life stories are the best. Thanks for sharing Steve, a whole video of stories would be great!

[@retohorler9921]

even if i can never play your songs because i won't learn your technique anymore (am 59 years old) you are still an inspiration for me.

[@dylankopff7139]

Steve vai what a legend you are

[@arsenaultgilles4557]

Thanks for helping us also welcoming us in your studio

[@rrhwattimena1177]

Your vocals on The moon and I is like Sting on the movie Leaving Las Vegas. Nice!

[@daryljanswanson8715]

thank you STEVE FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHARE YOUR EXPERIANCE STRENGTH AND HOPE, I LOVE TO WATCH BONNIE RAITT AS WELL, SHE STRUTS AROUND LIKE A GUNSLINGER WHEN SHE PLAYS AND SHE HAS ONE OF THE SWEETEST TONES WHEN SHE PLAYS SLIDE GUITAR, GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS, LOL PEACE ,,,JAN

[@theking0fstrings907]

This video is EVERYTHING. Great advice, music, Mr.Vai is light years into the guitar realm and yet he gives any and all tips tricks and passion for the guitar to all of us. Thank you sir

[@AMSQUIRELALONDE]

Holy fucking shit bad horsie is unreal … what a performance

[@tgarder]

It's pretty cool to see how much of what is presented from the original Jem here can be found in Ibanez's guitar DNA now, even if you get their most budget Gio's EDIT: Haha ok, he said after I posted this that the RG was based off it. Amazing guitar history to be honest.

[@capacitiveguitarresistance]

Can't help but make guitar face while listening to Steve !!!!!!!

[@BluesHeavy]

Just flowing so many unique sounds but tastefully done. Even when he uses the whammy he is right where he needs to be using feedback perfectly. He just knows what he wants that guitar to do and bang no effort. Years and years of playing plus raw talent and no fear. It also helps that he is a fellow Gumba

[@abdelrahmankhaled8239]

It's kind of reassuring that the annoying "mind noise" still happens to even someone like steve vai. It happens to all of us but you just have to constantly shut it down by relaxing and reaching into your "inner body"

[@Taitai31]

Just a word to say thank you Steve... I'm a 50 young old dude and I follow you since "Flexable". I always have something to learn from you ! Or at least you motivate me to play :-) Greatings from France

[@KeithH02]

I met Mike Mesker twice, he toured with Steve in 05 & 07, running the EVO meet & greets I attended the Manchester dates on both tours. He remembered me in 07 from the previous tour, amazing since he must have met thousands of people on those tours ! He also did Steves onstage photography, some video etc etc. I remember he's a BIG Australian guy I am 6'3'' and felt like a midget by comparison.

[@Emet.V]

1:05:39 I have owned 2 RG’s in my lifetime. One Let someone have, the other is a Ibanez GRGM21M. I use heavily, mainly because of its weight and how easy it is to do wide stretches on the neck. Also has 24 and has a Satin maple neck and satin black body. Also it was hella versatile and was Inexpensive. It’s my go to guitar next to my hammer Sunburst. Which I absolutely adore 🥰.

[@GuitarDaze2023]

You did well for yourself and are still extremely relevant in the guitar community much love man 😊👍

[@satchrules101]

I love vai's music !!!! I wonder how satriani always stays relaxed because I know he loves his espressos shots .

[@jeffvoltage4199]

Steve! a PIA with the sustainiac, shallow scallops, and trem setter would be a total gamechanger; a true signature guitar! I'd buy that in a heartbeat!

[@rushdy12345]

The best masterpiece by vai

[@Jp3casler]

You do my heart good..ever since 2! cassettes!! of FLEX...I still have the good one. Thanx also for a loaner of an H3000 at a session in the 90's. YOU ROCK

[@wildstringdom]

I am at a loss for words...... I would love to exist as Steve VAI's harmony hut...

[@rafiibanez1163]

Stay with lovely Ibanez PIA. Steve Vai sounds guitar great as horsie crying in the jungle. I wish Steve Vai come and show live guitar solo in Timor Leste...🇹🇱.. 10/5/2020.. 8:41 A.M.

[@MemoriesRR]

This seems like babble but it is really an insight into a very creative artistic mind. I am so very privileged to have this access to Mr. Steve Vai through KZbin. Thank you.

[@official-ly9sx]

We love scalloped freatboards!! Please release one!!

[@gepardretardieu4931]

True Temperament, scalloped under the high stings, and a slight multiscale like the Strandbergs, titanium rods, 6105 stainless frets, fret edge binding and green abalone/luminlay tree of life on a brazilian/black limba neck. That I would buy, after selling my car

[@Kurt1969]

I haven't laughed so hard in such a long time. Thanks for sharing something so intimate, just makes you more human. And you are funny. lol Oh, I have a couple of Jems from the 80's that I have owned as a teen. Anxious to try the Pia.

[@michaeljagt7454]

Hi Steve! Yes I'm late.,I know! I'm a huge fan since the absolute beginning! From the Zappa days! Thanx for, straight words!

[@pajuniemi210]

Thanks for posting these videos mister Vai. You are a legend, my good Sir.

[@MrEvilmitch]

The PIA is beautiful in the green envy . I must get one of these

[@dylankopff7139]

Yeah but that gold top is beyond sick also

[@matiasfg1]

Maestro, saludos desde Santa Fe Argentina.

[@Kurt1969]

Wanted a separate post. Growing up as a teen in the 80's was both a blessing and curse. I'm not a full time musician but have always struggled with my 'sound' or voice. 80's rock was my main influence, but there were so many other styles that influenced me as well. I always joke that I need I music therapist as when I sit down to write something my mind just goes in different directions. So my music sounds well...confusing. However, I have found if I write to say a video, it helps me focus on a style. Anyhow, the insights on all these shows are appreciated.

[@Emet.V]

1:04:53 Honestly the handle is very practical, it feels nice too, I prefer holding by its Handel when handling the guitar. 😊

[@sweetpainrocks]

Not only are you my all time favorite guitarists,but what makes me admire you even more is what a humble,caring,down to Earth person you are.I've only KINDA met you once when you played "Clicks" in Tyler,Texas where you actually let me work your whammy for a few seconds right during your performance and that made my night,week,month and year. We do have a few friends/aquaintenances in common. I just want to say thank you for everything you do and share with us. I have your number in my phone and have for a while and have never given it to ANYONE as it was a promise I've kept from a mutual friend. Trust me when I say it's been so hard to never call you or text you,but I don't feel I have that right or privilege,but just knowing I have it makes me feel like a million dollars. I'm almost 62 years old and still play in my 3 piece band every weekend and have followed your career since Zappa and will always be a fan till I am in the next spiritual plane. Thank you again for the inspiration,the words of wisdom and the best guitar playing,in every aspect. You are the true GOAT. Much love,honor and respect Sir 🎶💜🎶 ~DOG~ of the East Texas band Black Ice

[@kinrath1987]

couldnt agree more with the "be careful about the dark feeling in songs' part. I had a hard time some years ago that squeezed out some I feel beautiful chord progressions. but If I ever finish making that song something nasty will have to drive me back to that place. its an inquisitive and somber feeling mixed with heartbreak and pain. on an acoustic. not crazy angry playing, nothing fast, just the wonder of the pain, like hovering over an abyss and admiring the beauty of the mess. I hope im never again in the place where I can finish it. but it takes me back if i let it. thanks for putting it succinctly for everyone, "guarding the heart" intentionally is a big idea and shouldn't be wandered into unintentionally