The Guitar We've Been Waiting For.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

At last we have Winner for the EVH! Congrats to Ethan Marelli

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Hey everyone waiting to hear back from the winner before we announce who won.

[@tony_n316]

I feel bad asking this, but how long does this person have to respond before another name is picked? There haven't been any updates on the official site either.

[@Chrismagdich]

Same for me too.

[@AlexChaseMusic]

Any update? Been refreshing the official site daily

[@nohandle180]

Me too

[@tomblankinship4750]

I’ve had an EVH Wolfgang Special Stealth for a year or so. Great guitar. The more I play it, the more I appreciate the design details. Best feeling guitar neck of any I own. One big thing that is not obvious is the flexibility of the pickups and controls. One can really squeeze lots of tones out of this guitar with just the knobs.

[@MAX96MENDES]

Same here. This is not only a shred-metal-machine but is very versatile for all types of music. Blues, jazz, pop, punk and anything you can imagine. I can´t believe this reviewer is doing a review on this EVH and in his last video posted about the FrankenStrat he doesn´t even know how to use the D-Tuna or tune the guitar using it. lol

[@nokomisnichols]

@@MAX96MENDES Yes sir, I've got 3 EVH guitars and the 5150-3 50 watt head and I really love all of the EVH stuff. I've never learned how to use the D-tuna either, lol. I'm kinda lazy but I will learn. I really need to have all my Floyd Rose guitars strobed. It's harder to strobe a Floyd Rose equiped guitar. Anyways brother have a great day and may God bless you and you're family. Peace to you brother.

[@RolandDeschainee]

I like the 5150 better

[@nokomisnichols]

@@RolandDeschainee I love them all.

[@srincident]

You nailed it with this review.

[@robertnilsson8213]

Amazing guitar. I love how it looks and how the bridge-pickup starts to owl even in a quite low volume. That really puts a smile on my face.

[@Domn879]

The low friction volume pot is Eddie spec’d for volume swells. I didn’t like either as i kept knocking it. I just put a rubber strap lock thingie underneath and now its a high friction volume pot.

[@MarbsMusic]

I bought one of these and liked it so much I sold a PRS and bought a EVH Signature model last summer. Great guitar! They do feel different than the US or older MIJ/MIC Specials with the SS vintage frets but jumbo w/o SS works well on the shape IMHO. The trem is a little different as well, same FR-1000 but they take the tension bar off the low E tuner on the Floyd Rose on the more expensive models which makes the D-Tuna work a little easier but it works great once they are setup. The pickups are great for rock IMHO, no need to swap them as they clean up quite well. - Gratz on 500K Subs as well!

[@cheezyridr]

i love hearing the different ways you incorporate the signature lick into different styles. every time i click on one of yours, my first thought is always "i wonder how it's going to sound this time?" you always do it in a cool way.

[@TheBdriver]

I recently got one in purple burst with gold hardware. Very happy with it. Super easy fast neck. Pinch harmonics anywhere with ease. Legato like Robert said. Very fun axe to rock on

[@willimitus]

I have the most base model evh and i love it. It is my main guitar and i use it all the time for church. Best feeling neck. Also, i have a certain dislike for the knobs as well, but i find it easy (now that i think about it) to turn down to the exact same spot. The flats are decen markers for that.

[@shacklord]

I have a Wolfie Special in charcoal quilt. Really like the neck even though I prefer a fatter neck. But that finish on the neck or lack of finish...the neck the neck the neck. Did I mention the neck?

[@axeman10001]

Ive been trying to get a stealth special for 2 years now, working two jobs, but just cant make the cash with bills and such, but I played one and loved the feel of the neck and the playability. was so easy!

[@MG-cd7wi]

They’re on sale for 750 at pro audio star and Adorama. Downside is that part of the profits go to the entitled man-baby who inherited the company and hates his customers.

[@frankiechan9651]

They are a great guitar. I've only really spent time with the Wolfgang standard - but it is so amazingly stable and I love the neck on it. From what I understand, the volume knob is meant to be super smooth and easy to spin - for the volume swells. The Tone knob is stiffer/ normal as it's meant to be set-and-forget.

[@JasonHobbsGuitarist]

Just did a couple demos of my new Wolfgang Special stealth Made in Mexico! Great guitars.

[@alangreenway6695]

I own a lefty USA Wolfgang in cream. It really feels like a Gibson made by Fender, which makes it my favourite Fender. The Volume knob is zero resistance so you can do fast swells, but the tone is stiffer so it stays where you put it.

[@HarryKooter]

The pickup selector switch is actually backward in the EVH guitars. This was done intentionally, so when Eddie was tapping and accidentally hit the switch, it would go to the bridge pickup. I have a 5150 and Wolfgang special stealth. They're both incredible guitars, but the overall nod goes to my 5150.

[@srincident]

I got my EVH Wolfgang Special Solar Burst two weeks ago. I absolutely love this guitar. The quilted maple top is stunning, and the baked neck is like cinnamon butter in your hands. The build quality is fantastic.

[@MainPrism]

I've had mine in this exact same color for a year now. Absolutely love it! Such an awesome guitar and so extremely easy to play. Only complaint is the lack of contour carves like a belly cut...

[@mojodojo5533]

Yeah my Special does not have the belly cut but my Standard does. Does feel different, but the Special is a superior instrument.

[@Domn879]

Yeah i found the lack of a contour on top actually bruised my forearm its so sharp. I had to return it and get a standard.

[@MainPrism]

@@mojodojo5533 in terms of hardware yes the special is superior. However it wouldn't cost all that much to get the same hardware and install it on a standard. Which I will do one of these days just to have the extra comfort lol

[@MainPrism]

@@Domn879 the back of ot messes with me more than the top does but I feel your pain. Both figuratively and literally 🤣

[@mojodojo5533]

@@MainPrism yep, I could see doing that.

[@TheBlackStrat502]

FINALLY! These guitars are amazing and no one talks about them. If you’ve never held/played one…reserve opinions till then. Super easy to play and really versatile. GG’s Robert

[@TheDistortionPrinciple]

I had a couple wolfgang guitars and its was so strange everything felt shorter. Like the body and neck were way closer together than other brands to me. I liked them though

[@skullheadwater9839]

Those are old school radio/test equipment knobs. As a tube amp repair/builder/vintage radio restoration guy I assure you. Actually some pedals use a mini version of those type knobs.

[@jasondorsey7110]

I put knobs from a cb radio I salvaged on one of my basses, they can be an interesting way to switch up the aesthetic a bit without permanent modification

[@accordingtotodd]

My 76 jazz bass had these knobs from the factory. When I bought a new jazz fretless, I put these on it.

[@MashaT22]

Now THIS is a sick guitar. I also love Wolfie and EVH, so there’s that too - this may have been his dad’s design, but I saw the new model announcement last week of Wolfie’s new semi-hollow guitar design. I hope you’ll check that out as well. It looks like it will have lots of cool details that add to the playability, and the body shape is neat too. Please get your hands on one of the new semi-hollow EVH models when it starts shipping! And I think it’s a great idea to post the giveaway winners here. Sometimes people don’t check email frequently or it may end up in the spam folder. This way it helps puts more eyeballs so the winner can claim to prize. Plus, I know my guitar friends from KZbinr would start spamming me on my socials to let me know if they saw I won something before I did, lol. I hope more KZbinrs will follow in your footsteps and do the same thing - a quick community post, pin, and perhaps a mention in a future video would cover all the bases . . . or guitars, in our case, lol.

[@OhhWeOhh]

A buddy had one of the Peavy ones back in the 90's, amazing guitar

[@LeeWhalan-bi8kc]

Best guitar I’ve ever played and owned, started with a standard and moved on to a Special stealth next is the USA Spec Special, saving my coins, all my other guitars are so jealous

[@georgeputnam2]

I love those knobs. I’ve put them on 2 guitars now. It’s much easier to see the line than the small numbers on other knobs.

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

That's why most people like them' they can't hear the difference in volume or tone even after playing most of their life' so they rely on indicators.

[@georgeputnam2]

@@BryanClark-gk6ie Fuckstick, I can hear the difference in settings. It’s also useful to SEE what your settings are.

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

@@georgeputnam2 Yes I agree they can be useful for bedroom players, TURN IT DOWN DON'T TURN IT PAST 2 LoL. I'M talking about player's who perform on stage and even studio musicians.

[@georgeputnam2]

@@BryanClark-gk6ie You are not better than Eddie Van Halen. This is his guitar, with his knobs. Get over yourself.

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

@@georgeputnam2 He didn't rely on the numbers.

[@AlexChaseMusic]

Absolutely love the Wolfgangs. Couple years ago the standard was on sale and I decided to part ways with my first “real” guitar (Epi Les Paul) for it and couldn’t be happier. Got the cheapest finish and immediately sanded it off to paint the black and white stripes, might add red someday. But damn that guitar is a workhorse and really can cover all the bases. Love the special edition, that finish, the binding, the sound, just everything about it is beautiful!

[@guitagious9464]

I have this exact guitar and it truly is a great value for the bucks. There is something about the necks on these that just exudes "quality". Although it is a 25.5" scale, the neck width is slightly narrower than most other necks (from side to side, not front to back), and, in my opinion, just adds to the already great playability. The pickups are SO toneful, and clean up perfectly when rolling back the volume. (I've actually been thinking of getting a set of these pickups and installing them in a Les Paul.) Just a well thought out design all-around. Fender-Mexico is making some FINE guitars these days! I love it so much that I also had to get the purple burst one and, for some reason, it sounds even better than this one. They are set up exactly the same and are easy-playing instruments. These are "keeper" guitars, for sure! On my Solarburst, I do have an unusual high-pitched ringing sound coming from the D-string, even unplugged. But I am blaming it on a bad string because it was not noticeable before I changed them last time. Not sure what can cause this on a guitar with a Floyd locking nut where the string cannot move in the nut slot, but it's driving me crazy!!!

[@NY_Rory]

I got the EVH standard and I love it! I gave up on the floyd rose and just blocked it. I don't have any experience with them and just gave up and put a block in, but when I did have it working when I bought it and it was solid as a rock and would stay in tune for weeks at a time. It's definitely my solid go to for now!

[@henrikpetersson3463]

I've tried a few EVH Wolfgangs and I've always loved the way they play but never liked the looks. But in this finish it looks absolutely beautiful! Really love this. I agree that the knobs look a bit off on a model like this, but it's not an eyesore, and it's easy to change. Not that there's a big chance. But I really hope I win. ☺

[@toneleudy]

I love mine... But I replaced mostly everything lol. Pickups were muddy and the Floyd was flimsy... I put Duncan's and a real Floyd in it.

[@kurtsteenpedersen7183]

Awesome guitar, love both the Musicman, the Peavey and the EVH

[@Jackie_Rosewood]

Looks amazing!! Good luck to everyone🎸🎸🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@bastianogr4960]

I bought this exact model a year ago. The first guitar I got in over 20 years. What an amazing instrument. Looks great, sounds great, and most importantly feels great! Especially that neck, man! I wanted it because I already have a Musicman EVH. I gotta say, the Wolfgang obviously doesn’t beat the original Musicman, but to me no guitar does. Nonetheless the Wolfgang is an absolutely awesome guitar. It’s so much fun to play this thing. I agree with you about the knobs, though. They‘re ugly a.f. and they kind of ruin the overall aesthetics. However, what I really love about them, is how easy going the volume knob is vs. the tone knob which has significantly more friction. Makes a lot of sense, and I‘ve never seen this on a guitar before. Another one of Ed‘s cool little ideas, that actually make a big difference. Thanks for covering this one!

[@bjstein4242]

Yes, the best part about Wolfgang's is the NECK.. I have a 2000 Peavey Standard.. BEST neck with the asymmetric profile EVER.. and the 1 5/8 inch old school fender nut size is just right.. I have played a few EVH versions all great.. I ha din the past the EBMM EVH guitar which for some reason i never bonded with.. not sure why.. it was a brighter guitar.. but you cant go wrong with any of them.. the new SA-126 looks stellar as well.. cant wait..

[@SeanDS1989]

3:50 beautiful playing man... Lovely guitar too, I bet it feels as great as it sounds 🎸🤘

[@haledamageproduction980]

I just realized the knobs on my W/S and the knob on my MXR Chorus are the same. Could EVH used the MXR knobs as a nod to him using their pedals?

[@moonshine_messiah]

I tried a Peavy Wolfgang many years ago and ever since wanted one, and the EVH ones are just so beautiful! And I just need to add- it’s always a pleasure to hear you play

[@GearGasms]

You covered the specs! I know it was painful for you! Lol - amateur tip, I just read the specs from Sweetwater on my phone knowing I’ll cover up me doing that with my glorious B-roll

[@narcissewilson9900]

Hey Robert, another great vid! I’ve been following ur channel for years, always appreciated ur content and you taught me so much when i was just starting out so I wanted to say thanks for that. Like you, EVH is also my go to favorite player so this giveaway ur having for one of his guitars is real exciting! Keep up the good work 👍

[@PearlJamaholic]

I bought one of those Wolfgang Striped Series last year just for collection. Played it a little bit, and since then I want to get one I can play without worry. They are re-releasing the Striped Series this year. I really like the Silverburst for 2024 too. These are a near perfect guitar. Thought I was a Strat player until I played a Wolfgang. Only downside is, can't easily swap pickups. Just seems weird Eddie was all about customizing guitars but the Wolfgangs are a hassle to put other pickups in from everything I read.

[@GarrettTischer]

Great sound! I’ve been curious about this guitar for years. I have been chasing his sound and have two Kramer’s from the 80s that I bought new hoping to find it. He was an innovator and this guitar shows it.

[@shawnlewis8657]

I own one of those. The only thing wrong with them is the same with all Fender made guitars I have played is the E string gets caught under the frets.

[@SLiMCHiCKeN5150]

Im constantly having to readjust the volume also. My pinky hits it and lowers the volume. Stiffer pot fixed that up 🤟

[@scottmpence1058]

Being older than dirt ive had a ton of opportunites to see modern Legends live,with that being said..ty for all you do,like you i came to idolize Eddies skill and prowis with a Strat.Now that im in the Winter of my life i have many Joys to Cherish and just a couple of regrets.Learning guitar has been a bucket list item,as retirement loooms i think its TIME to stop making excuses and begin to learn.Rock On brother!!!(Double all-seeing eye symbols)

[@Disembodied_Voice]

I've had a Peavey and one of the original Japan made specials. Both great. Sold them for other things, but could ALWAYS use another!

[@Magik1369]

These guitars are sick. Absolutely love my EVH Wolfgang Special. I've owned all of them throughout my 45 years of playing guitar and this model is something special. These guitars feel solid and ooze quality. The tone is to die for. The basswood is incredibly resonant. Peace.

[@skeeterbodeen8326]

Def try one; b/c IMHO the neck at the 1st Fret is a noticeable "smidge" narrower than a traditional Strat neck, and my Fat Fingers found this a bit too small and uncomfortable for open chord stuff. They are built like a tank and sound great.

[@Alice-the-seal]

Thank you for playing her clean. So many YT demos of the Wolfgang just go right into the Unchained riff/ Eruption stuff, as if this guitar was designed for VH cover bands. It was not.

[@lancerosenthal6345]

Since first seeing the Wolfgangs, I've always wanted to give one a try. Love that orange finish too!

[@arbiagolli9297]

i have had the EVH 5150 standart (same neck,pickups etc) for nearly 2 years and its fucking insane.The very slim neck feels so niceee!!! So worth the money.The humbuckers screamm!!!

[@justplayguitar5150]

I love my EVH Wolfgang Special. So comfortable to play and sounds great. Also recently bought an EVH 5150 in Purple Daze. Very different feel but still a great instrument.

[@jscalcio]

Did you notice any sharp fret edges? I ordered one from Sweetwater and had to send it back for warranty because the fret sprout was horrible. This was after keeping it in a 50% humidity room for a few days as well. Other than that it is a great guitar.

[@bubkusjones]

I’ve got a stealth, but I also want one with a maple fb, because I don’t have a guitar with a maple board. This one is gorgeous.

[@HarlanHarvey76]

Loved my MiM Wolfgang Special Ivory/Ebony. Wish I never got rid of it. I have many more expensive guitars but this one played as well as my Majesty, Prestige, or USA Charvels, Gibsons, and Fenders

[@davolk9525]

I have a couple Peavey Wolfgangs. Great guitars. I demoed a couple of the lower end EVH Wolfgangs and the fit and finish was bad. The fret ends, for example, were very sharp and unfiled. Hopefully the higher end EVH line is better. FYI the Van Hagar era ended in 1996 when Eddie was still with Music Man.

[@robblackmoreofficial]

@RobertBakerGuitar Evh Put The "MXR Knobs." On Because Eddie Found It Alot Quicker To Roll On & Off ,Also To Give a Nod To MXR Because Ed Loved Their Effect Pedals. 😉👍

[@onionheadguy7094]

That's cool I love the idea of putting pedal knobs on a guitar

[@jukeboxjohnny2112]

These are the exact same knobs that are on a fender jaguar from the 60s before mxr. Not saying you're wrong but these are the same knobs

[@jukeboxjohnny2112]

​@@onionheadguy7094fender jaguar knobs

[@jukeboxjohnny2112]

​@@onionheadguy7094fender jaguar knobs

[@onionheadguy7094]

@@jukeboxjohnny2112 cool I want a jag even more now 🔥

[@leagueofotters2774]

I bought one of the first Japanese run Wolfgang stealth HT back in 2012. Amazing guitar.

[@glenmyrold5509]

I have a standard in chlorine burst, and love it! The necks on these are amazing! That one there wasn't released in that color until after I bought mine. I would've waited had I known. So thank you to you and Sweetwater for this opportunity. 😎

[@phoonarchy]

I've had the opportunity to play one of these and while I didn't love the looks the first time it was just sooooo comfortable, and I ended up liking the looks after a while hahah

[@PKC-r7w]

I own 3 Standards and changed the knobs on all of them right away.I also replaced the zinc saddles with steel saddles.

[@Chriss-ez1eg]

Yeah I just bought the special comes with better hardware so I don’t have to swap it all out seems like a waste of time just buy a mij was one on reverb 700 other day also really cheap hp2 nos on there

[@daman9351]

I have a while standard and satin black stealth special. World of difference regarding build quality and sound. Love the special....

[@davidgerlach1132]

Very nice playing and tone. Question what's your thoughts on the EVH Wolfgang Special, compared to the EVH Striped Series, or maybe EVH 5150 Series Standard? I generally prefer maple for the fingerboard.

[@ddguitars1969]

Had one for a few years and yes they take some adjustment due to size and the neck is reasonably fat compared to others BUT... It's a hell of a guitar. Very easy to play ergonomically, and you can tell that thought has been put into every aspect of it. Sounds wonderful....

[@wolfgangrittner6637]

I just got an peavey hp and it looks almost the same. They sound all great! I have to get myself one of those as well, my name is, after all Wolfgang! lol

[@dinkalicious]

I happened upon a used MIM Special a few years back for cheap; it shot up to my #1 right away. It’s just a sweetheart of a guitar.

[@briannelms158]

Wow!! Thanks for the opportunity Robert and Sweetwater!!

[@kieranholland3924]

Great sounding guitar and looking cool too. There is the link for the compitation? Thanks for great content Robert. ❤kh

[@akc5150]

The knobs are there because Ed initially had a Strat style one on his 5150 but it fell off and he swapped it out for one off, I think, an MXR Micro Amp that he didn't much care for and loved the way it felt!

[@tmet5150]

I've had an EVH Wolfgang Stealth since about the time they were launched around 2010/2011. With about 35 guitars, my go to is this guitar because of the neck, and overall sound. These are great guitars, that I will never sell.

[@mattmadden3716]

Wolfgang pickup selector is backwards. Up is bridge, middle/middle, and down is neck.

[@McHale72]

The MXR knobs are because Eddie used the volume knob for pretty aggressive swells on songs like Cathedral and needed a firm grip. They were used for function, not looks.

[@shawndunlap714]

I love a honey burst guitar,,, annnd,,, I played a peavey Wolf back in Tucson Arizona in '98 I think ❤

[@romanlanzas508]

always been super interested in these, but never seen one at a guitar store when i’m at lol. one day i’ll try one out

[@ianhoyt2638]

Great video! Thank you so much for engaging with your community through giveaways, it's really cool and you don't know how much we all appreciate you!!

[@marcaustin]

Would you do an "in the room" sound example with your Axe at some point? I bought the AXE and some fairly expensive monitors last September. Happy with it but just doesn't sound the same as everyone's KZbin clips. Don;t know if i need diff monitors or that's just the sound with all the DAW and whatnot

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I was in a Guitar Center about a decade ago and they were just starting to carry EVH guitars. They had a few on the wall (the lower end Standards) and the entire staff were ripping them as ugly pieces of sh*t. I plugged one in and loved it. The Wolfgang pickups are NUTS and I'm not even a big Eddie fan. They're worth the price for the pickups alone as far as I'm concerned.

[@gl3605]

Congrats on 500K!

[@klauswigsmith]

Beautiful guitar! I agree with you on the knobs. First thing I'ma change after I win it. :)

[@scottyoshinaga8530]

These are great instruments! Would love to see a review of the EVH MIJ Wolfgang too.

[@monkeyshredder.musicismyso3626]

Amazing guitar. I have an polar white one that was bought by my family for my wedding and I have a standard . Luv them both.

[@youWoNtLikeMe04]

Yup, wish I would of bought one of those instead of my greeny. I have a striped series evh, neck is fantastic.

[@oldguyjammin9732]

I sold my Specials and bought EVH Standards - same everything but with comfort cuts. Awesome guitars, SO comfortable, rock solid \m/. If the EVH and a PRS both fell down a flight of stairs, the EVH would come back and finish the set…

[@bflo5210]

The new evh SA-126 looks pretty awesome.... nice cabo wabo licks too🤘🤘🤘

[@allendean9807]

I’ve had my wolfie since 2018- love that thing. However, i do feel it’s a one trick pony. I prefer for writing, my Schecter Devil, or my Hardtail HSS strat.

[@Xaion6]

I love my Wolfgang, Ed really put alot of thought into how it was made so it can be so unbelievably comfortable in any playing position without looking soulless like a headless guitar

[@garywebb5058]

EVH Wolfgang’s are incredible!🔥 I love them. I own two Wolfgang Standards and three Wolfgang Specials. I really like all EVH gear! I will continue to purchase more EVH gear in the future!

[@kylehall9823]

Is it worth spending the extra for the Special?

[@garywebb5058]

@@kylehall9823 I personally think so. But, I like both the standard and special. Can’t go wrong with either as far as I’m concerned.

[@kylehall9823]

@@garywebb5058 nice one. I really want a Wolfgang but the need for finishes more to my taste is making me want a special haha

[@mojodojo5533]

@garywebb5058 I have both. The Special is a bit superior in build quality. Pups seem hotter. It's a beast.

[@garywebb5058]

@@mojodojo5533 Agree!

[@ordinaryjoe2247]

The relatively clean samples sounded much better than I expected, very bluesy. Love the look of this one. Thanks for the demo, Robert!

[@zerogravitytrucker4038]

Love the Wolfgang special. I personally have 2. Im thinking i need that color though. 😁

[@stephenhobbs2425]

Your demo playing really highlights the qualities of the guitar. Makes it look and sound great.

[@anthonyoviedo8093]

I had the chance to try one recently and it blew me away!!! great guitar to play, the best neck and fantastic pickups

[@javierdiazsantana]

Greetings sir. I think the knobs are because they are faceted and easier to grab than regular round knobs.

[@AlfredLoomis-t1f]

That's a fine guitar there man! Wouldn't mind driving that one

[@joermnyc]

Pretty sure those knobs are on MXR pedals, and MXR did do an EVH Flanger.

[@OmarBhoo]

Always loved those and now they are made in many cases alongside my favorites Jackson/Charvel.

[@JasonFoster-d5d]

Constantly try to play other guitars but end up picking up my Japanese special. Very comfortable and great neck. Thanks Eddie…

[@Onemoretake01]

Ive always thought the Wolfgang looks odd, but that flame maple top makes it look kinda cool. I like the headstock design

[@xcodychaosx]

Man I been wanting a wolfgang for a while they just look awesome with that shape and the roasted maple neck and then those evh pickups just sound great!

[@dplfrangella6913]

Awesome Wolfgang Axe! Good luck everyone!

[@ericwhite2830]

Had a Peavey Wolfgang hardtail. Best guitar I ever played. Don't care for the bottle opener headstock on the Fender ones. Its kind of been a deal breaker for me in getting one.

[@kenminerva]

I'm basically watching this and listening through my phone speaker. It sounds amazing! What did you do? Can you give the signal chain?

[@glenmiller4995]

Have you ever considered doing a course on your country licks? You always play some killer stuff!