SWOLA101 - STEVE VAI, JACKSON USA LINE, NICKELBACK, SIGNATURE GUITARLINES, MINI GUITAR UNBOXING

[@OlaEnglund]

Kudos to @MultiAwesomeStudios for the incredible Mini Guitar!

[@joeyever1511]

I would like to ask for your opinion! There is quite a lot of controversy surrounding the American series Jackson. Many people cannot understand that this is not a Jackson "made in USA" model. The use of made in usa is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission! Either people are uneducated or they just can't understand that just because something is made in Corona, it doesn't automatically make it Made in Usa! In order to use "made in USA", 95% of the manufacturing cost of the guitar must be related to the USA. This means that only very expensive custom shop models can comply with these rules! They push the production cost so high that Chinese accessories and Floyd Rose can fit in the 5%! American series made in California, but not Jackson Made in Usa model!

[@DarthMichael2069]

You can't talk about Metallica, Megadeth, and Pantera enough in my opinion!!! Korn and the Deftones rule too...

[@metalex1708]

Good metal morning 🤘great mini guitar 😍 but will it chug ?

[@supersaabclaire]

That is absolutely awesome!!!! I want one 😍

[@barenakeddali]

smolar guitars

[@ericvernon1182]

That opening riff was fucking great...can't wait for the Ola solo album built with SWOLA riffs!!!

[@M477HI4SS]

You can see how Ola is genuinely delighted with that mini guitar, haha. The attention to detail is incredible!

[@jasongreen5360]

Nickel backs production is world class. As a young canadian lad they helped get me into metal since they were one of the heaviest radio bands

[@kevinsparrow34]

That mini guitar is amazing, the builder has amazing skills. I think Everyone wants to know “will it chug”

[@MULTIAWESOMESTUDIO]

Thank you! I tried it and it chug a tiny bit

[@darksu6947]

@@MULTIAWESOMESTUDIO Do you have an email address I can contact?

[@cjdearmas]

I would 100% buy a mini solar

[@Michael-jg8pw]

Big respect for keeping your integrity when it comes to reviews. You can't be unbiased if you got payed.

[@MULTIAWESOMESTUDIO]

Made me super happy, seeing you unpack the Liten Viking!

[@M3tal_matt]

Does the case say "solar" like ola thought?

[@MULTIAWESOMESTUDIO]

@@M3tal_matt Yes it does.

[@georgew.morrowiii118]

Excellent man!

[@jajasniewski]

The Viking guitars are too awesome! 👍🏻👍🏻.

[@thisguy2973]

Ola, I originally came here over ten years ago just to watch your amp demos. You have without a doubt the absolute BEST amp demos on the web. You beat out all the other guys. Keep being you and showing us all the other cool shit you do as well. I enjoy it all!

[@docsworld1369]

I am blown away by the mini guitar from Multi Awesome Studio!!! What a remarkable craftsman!! I love your Hutchinson and that little guitar is such a thoughtful gift. I cannot imagine how long it took for him to carve and create that along with the case. Daniel is a beast!! 🤘

[@petepetrich7828]

I knew your parents were actually doing the vocals for Feared!! That Mini Guitar is so cute!!

[@molkozero]

That Viking guitar is quite possibly the most beautiful instrument I’ve ever seen. I would kill to have a guitar like that 😵

[@Baphomet.6.6.6]

Badass mini guitar !!!!

[@LakeNuu]

The new camera looks freaking fantastic Ola! As always, keep it up.

[@downbytheriffer291]

Holy shiiiiiiiiiitttt!!!!! That mini guitar is awesome!!!!

[@7th-Son-Of-A-7th-Son]

Being a lefty, I can confirm that we indeed do always receive the shit-smeared end of the stick when it comes for guitars lol. Finding anything decent is next to impossible and takes forever! 7 strings are a pain in the ass to find. I waited 2 years to get one of my dream guitars (Schecter JL-7 FR) but man was it ever worth it! I got it in Vampyre Red which is next to impossible to get nowadays especially in a lefty configuration, and it plays so well! The 24th fret access feels a little constricted imo (I have big caveman hands lmao), but other than that, I have no complaints!

[@michaelmetal71]

hey @The Shape i’m with you bro as a fellow lefty you’re right we do sometimes get the short end of the stick, I should know I’m 51 and I grew up in the 80s and you would be hard-pressed to find anything cool much less really playable and with decent features during the mid to late 80s all fender offered was a lefty stratacaster or telecaster in maybe one or two colors and Gibsons are always way too expensive and forget finding any real cool shredder guitars from Kramer or Jackson and Charvel, which is why it’s actually kind of awesome to be a lefty during the times we live in right now in my opinion even Kramer has at least 4 to 5 lefty models and in different colors even Jackson makes at least 3 to 4 lefty models and even Charvel you get at least three now, but I gave up on fender a long time ago im a Schecter player now they have such a great variety and awesome features and high in points for decent prices,i personally own the nick Johnston HSS model super versatile and with all the high-end features and hardware you’d want I recommend checking one out

[@basildog007]

I have a friend I've been playing with for years, a lefty. But last week he told me that he's only a lefty on guitar!!! Wtf??? I thought he was full lefty. He said at the beginning it felt right so he "chose it"... Terrible mistake, although less temptation...

[@michaelmetal71]

@@basildog007 yup same here I chose to be left-handed because that was the most natural thing for me to do was to place to guitar on my lap in the left-handed position and also I have like no dexterity in my left hand at all I couldn’t even do cowboy chords but as soon as I flip the guitar upside down it just felt natural to me sometimes it’s not a choice, even though it limits my choice of guitars I’d rather be able to fully play the guitar and shred the way I do instead of being able to barely play cowboy chords besides now in 2022 we have a huge variety of lefties choose from

[@Ottophil]

@@basildog007 ive always said being left handed is a choice! Nobody is born that way!

[@thomasbaldiscola4671]

DUDE! My life story!! I also love Schecters. They are incredible guitars and basses. Also they don't rape us with the cost! Im considering getting a Solar. But I'm so used to my Schecter! Cheers to #TeamLefty RESPECT! kzbin.info/www/bejne/noaUmZ6XrNJnotE

[@SeanTenney777]

It's so good to see Aaron Marshall get this type of recognition. He's a gift to the guitar world.

[@kidarcade]

Very very cool!!! I Love this small Guitar!

[@calebmcgrady9336]

The runes on the mini guitar case are indeed accurate. They are the Elder Futhark runes which would have been used to spell Old Norse words but they spell "Solar" in English. Amazing work by the artist.

[@Pfaeff]

Have you ever thought about releasing all these SWOLA riffs as a printed tab-book? Because I would totally buy that!

[@AdamJWM]

Yep!

[@adayinthelife3312]

I would also be interested

[@Roberto-nn6kb]

Or at least short tutorials from time to time

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

*Man… I’m late! I’m going to watch the Steve Vai video. 🎶🎵 I have been a fan of his since 20 years ago watching him live. Thanks for letting us know!*

[@quackles3d]

That miniature guitar is the cutest thing ever! 😍

[@jparkerriffs]

very cool swola! That mini came out great sexy man, gosh damn. Dig the setup, nice one!

[@luigizanellato2959]

Wow the detail on that mini guitar looks spot on! That's cool OLA! 🤘

[@JosephBliss]

Epic riffs Epic pick throw Top notch news segment Insane mini Viking guitar SWOLA 101 might have been the best one yet

[@a-World-Of-Payne]

You should set up the big and mini guitars so that the bigger one is further away, making them appear the same size… or not, that’s probably a massive waste of time. That’s just what I would probably do. If I had those guitars… which I obviously don’t. I’m not Ola, I don’t have nice things. But if I did, I would… just saying Happy Sunday by the way

[@7th-Son-Of-A-7th-Son]

Also yes, that was Solar written in Elder Futhark runes! ;P

[@JacobJ265]

I think that was the best opening piece of music you have ever played on a swola episode. That's albumaterial man! Inspiring.

[@landersm223]

Damn that's a badass custom guitar that was built for you!

[@harvywarlock]

Absolutely phenomenal mini-guitar! Amazing work @MultiAwesomeStudios!! 🤘🤘

[@MULTIAWESOMESTUDIO]

Thank you!

[@paultrombetta]

Wow! Incredible art

[@MykeOwns]

Finally talking about real heavy music on this channel

[@TreyB-Måneravn]

Ola, I remember DAR! . I actually contacted you via email that year, after speaking to the owner of DAR, for your opinion and experience... Per your advice, I didn't persue DAR amplification. Thank you Ola! Your advice helped save me A LOT of money. Blessings! - Talvi

[@IStabz]

19:01..wow!! Very cool, looks amazing!!

[@damonwolf7222]

Ola, this video really showcased just what a cool dude you really are, man! The world needs more people like you! Keep up the great work, brother! 🤘

[@FelipeGruberTV]

It looks fantastic, nice color grading from the LOG man, very very smooth and cinematic 💥

[@adam_wynne]

Ola holding the mini Hutchinson looks like Josh Scott holding a normal guitar 😂 Fucking awesome. Also the new look can definitely stay 👌

[@ZeeEm1991Gr]

*C-sharp, man 😛 That mini guitar is on point! I remember the whole DAR amps thing being a shit-show. Just looked it up again to refresh my memory. For one, with all the components involved, the amps were more expensive to build than what the guy wanted to sell them for. Second, supposedly the guy was building them all by himself, mostly as a hobby, and they took a long time to build. So you can imagine what happened when alot of people started preordering them. Because of the waiting time, and because the few ones that had already been delivered had issues, people started asking for refunds... aaand the guy couldn't handle those, so he disappeared. If the Internet is to be believed, even Fredrik never got anything more than a prototype. Re: QOTD - As someone who's always nervous before a gig (not that I've played many to begin with), I find that the more you have practiced by yourself and with a band, the sooner that pre-gig nervousness goes away.

[@Hoxle-87]

The most important thing young guitar players who want to play live don’t understand is that they need to practice 4-6 hours a day (almost every day). That way they can build that mechanical memory that will allow them to play while head banging, walking, talking, singing, and all that jazz. If you watch famous guitar player documentaries when they talk about their early years, they all say they spent all that time and more practicing.

[@barthoroughwendigast5785]

shouldn't you caution this by commenting " if you're in it to possibly become famous"? Good Talk.

[@Ottophil]

The problem is the internet didnt exist back then. Kids now days will watch a tik tok and call it practice

[@davidbrassard9125]

16:04 there we go.... yep

[@TheShreddDude]

That opening riff was amazing! Did not expect that breakdown riff after the beginning part

[@katastrophickhaos]

I was one of the people that got burned by Dar Amps! The dudes took my money and then disappeared off the face of the earth… I was lookin forward to get that amp! It sounded so awesome… oh well I learned a big lesson from that experience..

[@necroticpoison]

Those riffs and that tones/mix were sick. (Late) Happy birthday, hope the best and thanks for always putting out sick content. Also can't wait for them to hopefully add stuff like the transpose to old plugins

[@apanapandottir205]

That Liten Viking guitar was sick!

[@ndzick718]

Killer intro, and another great SWOLA as always. \m/

[@DeadShred9]

Ola you always keep things interesting ! I live in Hot as Hell Texas and look fwd. to SWOLA Sunday's to keep me inside & cool !!!

[@josephbinaco4142]

That mini solar guitar is amazing!!! And I looked up Runes alphabet and it does say Solar in Runes!!! So so so bad ass!!!

[@hyperbolekid]

The mini guitar makes Ola look like a giant Ogre carrying it around lol. Such a cool looking guitar.

[@stijnstrotmann]

Men Jackson is giving it their all on marketing this new soloist. Dig it though. Especially the blue one.

[@maddoxmay611]

I wish they would do something new. Like SS frets or fishman moderns, something that will be available on more traditional Jackson models than a regular Duncan Distortion or JB. The new colors are cool tho. I just wish the new guitars came in an hh combo

[@HenritheHorse]

@@maddoxmay611 Enough guitars with those fishsticks!

[@codysroom6303]

They lost several artists so had to do something. If not for the floyd id get 1

[@TheJMan1K]

@@maddoxmay611 tbh I’m getting tired of fishmans pups. Nothing beats a good set of passives. Love my Bareknuckles

[@Ottophil]

@@TheJMan1K bareknuckles are just dimarzio/duncan level pickups for twice to 3 times the price.

[@Mr.5hady]

The tiny guitar was so fkin cool man!

[@skogenhevner5677]

It is "Solar" in runes on the mini-case :D

[@malidukica]

I have a Strandberg Boden prog 7, and since ever I got the T1.7TBR two months ago, I haven't touched my Strandberg. It's such an awesome guitar!

[@gibdrater]

Mini guitar is amazing AF!

[@hccarder]

Your riffage sir is soooo DOOOOOPE!!!!

[@AdamBurseMusic]

Great show Ola, that was awesome as always man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Rikamortis6stringer]

Just kidding. That Viking Ax is KICK_ASS! Great video as always thank you....

[@drshred_md8741]

holy shit was that Indiana Jones and the Temple of Atlantis - what a blast from the past. Good vid dude

[@nerocaesar8301]

I really liked the Solar Guitar you were playing at the beginning. The black on black really looked good.

[@donny7290]

That was one of the best pick throws to date. Well done man

[@acidstorm001]

Every Sunday, fucking sick intros bro! you don't bleed red, you bleed musical notes! That is a sick guitar! I like the open matte finish. Glossy is just harder to keep clean! I don't even play guitar (i'm a shitty bass player), but man I'd love to get my hands on that thing!

[@nemrac2883]

Ola. You can record on VHS and we’d all still watch you. Don’t stress on these details man! Cheers!

[@yourdrummer2034]

1:41. I'm really digging the single cut Solars..😍🤘

[@johniadanza4510]

Love the vibrant new look

[@jasoncrump1886]

Sorry I missed ya yesterday morning Ola. Been out of it the last few weeks . We lost our son august 26th . His name was Phoenix . He was born 5 days before due date on August 13th because the placenta ruptured . He was dead for 20 minutes then came back and lived for 13 days . You always cheer me and Faith up on Sundays but we missed ya yesterday so we are catching up today. Appreciate you Ola.

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Love my new Jackson Rhoads, 1st guitar, no idea what I'm doing, I think I need lessons lol, BUT I did make it squeal with a pinch harmonic the other day, that was fun!!!!

[@Tripple-L432]

That wasnt Rye cooder playing Ralphs part, Steve arranged that part and played it along with his, Watched the doc, this morn, Lol Good stuff,,,

[@bwdc8532]

One of the best intros IMO.

[@timrussellguitar1516]

I feel the same about the amount of people at a show. The more people that are there, the easier it becomes for me. I’d love to play a stadium show with 15 thousand people. That would be so easy. Thanks Ola for your show I never miss a show. SWOLA F**KIN ROCKS. So do you my brother.

[@jesusgyr]

I wonder if the...öhh...liten viking-guitar was in tune?🤔

[@TheGeddesd]

I do not know why I enjoy these so much, but I do. Thank you @Ola Englund for inspiring me to play again!

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

That was a Good Time 🖤 Team No Sleep 🤘🏿😎.. Thanks Ola we need these.

[@basildog007]

The new look is really breathtaking Ola. Congratulations 🎊

[@CMQ01]

That mini guitar is beautiful

[@carlashdown6580]

Love the glass Mate 👍🤘

[@jeremyswalley8625]

I just watched Vai’s documentary!! It was great found out a lot of things I didn’t know.. Vai also played in the Hank Williams movie Crazy!! Could only find a snippet scene..

[@wakjob961]

Playing one of your own songs live perfectly is like hitting a golf ball correctly for the first time... that connection !

[@mariuszadamczyk7766]

What hell of an intro riffing 🔥

[@jeremyswalley8625]

Got tickets for Vai’s concert I’m around St. Louis, MO. So we’ll see him November 14th!! Gonna try to get my homemade Jem ( RG 550) 1991 Made in Japan!!

[@jeremyswalley8625]

Signed by the God of imagination!!

[@glenkepic3208]

pretty rad. My Dad warned me about SQ Quail when i was like 15 in 72. Got some but not 'for life'.

[@bigvic7824]

I appreciate your videos ola! Going through a rough divorce and your videos get my mind off it for a few minutes a day, thank you sir!

[@NeverWillWeRest]

Pronounced basswood like the fish but the fact you speak on this channel in a second language is impressive. Really can't wait for the Solar X!!! Please drop a Sustainiac and Floyd in there.

[@qwasz123123]

That mini guitar is incredible, a work of art.

[@curtwehrmeyer124]

Talking about Charvel I just got a Pro Mod SoCal type 1 in orange blaze and I must say having 14 guitars and hundreds over the years this guitar is smokin. Plays great right out of the box, I did tweak the truss rod wheel, sounds bold and tight with the Seymoure Dunkins. I have the Charvel San Dimas Satchel guitar with the Fishman's and what a guitar it is. I have yet to play a Solar and I am very interested . The 12-16 radius is very important and its a deal breaker if a guitar doesnt have that for me. Ive played those 3-5k guitars and they have nothing over these Charvels. Lets see what Solar has , they are on deck unless the new Dave Mustaine Kramers come out then that priority.

[@michaelfranz685]

wow what an intro I LOVE IT!

[@jeffkellogg76]

Yeah I read quite a while ago that Steve was asked the best advice that Frank Zappa ever gave him. Steve stated that Frank told him to NEVER GIVE UP YOUR PUBLISHING RIGHTS. Frank showed him how to set up his publishing company and retain his rights and royalties from his writing efforts.

[@leonsurder6129]

FAQ: hey ola! In what tuning do you practice and make your riffs? What do you think are the best type of chords and tunings for writing riffs like the ones you make?

[@DanaOrtiz]

Mark Morton switching to Gibson is the greatest thing ever and I will be buying one of his guitars and it will be my first signature model guitar. Mark is one of the best ever to touch a guitar by far.

[@garyatkins4479]

Love your channel and the no bs style 🤘

[@ClassicPass_]

Ola: I'm not going to get tricked into any marketing campaign Also Ola: Talks about Fender/Jackson for 15 minutes, shows guitar he has received for free, says how "f*cking awesome it is"

[@bigsauce1116]

Haha Ola has to make money what a loser 🤓

[@ClassicPass_]

@bigsauce why is he a loser? Seems to be one of the most genuine guys out there?. Well at least to me... and probably most... but I could be wrong. Maybe you know something we dont?

[@ClassicPass_]

@@bigsauce1116 why is he a lover? Seems like a nice guy

[@mathieuhucher7307]

Very nice riff at the beginning of the video !!! I like it !! that it’s yours ?

[@MelodyMaker218]

So cool!

[@docsworld1369]

The transpose feature is way cool. I have the plug in, but haven't used it yet.

[@blinkz0rz519]

6:24 is like in Iron Man 3 when Tony is having a breakdown and the kid says he didn't even mention New York "well you just did!" haha

[@HaboobDuHood]

9:16 that unexpected camera angle was fkn hilarious 😂

[@galotta8475]

I want that tiny guitar, too! It`s sooooo coool!!! Where can I buy it?

[@erikmaronde2244]

Have already seen the Steve Vai documentary. It's good. Looking forward to the second part with Devin Townsend!

[@1mpr0]

I agree with Vai on record companies being a bad deal, self-publishing should be more common. I do realize it's difficult, and maybe Ola could make a video on how to self-publish, what obstacles there are and how much work it actually is.

[@TheGalilee416]

Ola does demos for all guitar players despite owning his own brand. Frickin awesome Ola!! 🤘🙌

[@duncanbooth3778]

I’ve had a Solar 1.6 for 3 years … keep it in the case oddly … it’s a beautiful guitar and I love it. Maybe I have OCD. Love the damn thing. Wish They sold these in the US straight up.

[@thisguy2973]

Sack O Sheeeit = the pinnacle of all that is Nickelback.