Yamaha THR10X - Satchel (explicit)

Steel Panther's Satchel demonstrates some of his influences, favourite riffs and the guitar solo to Gold Digging Wh*re (from the new album, Balls Out) backstage during the band's Balls Out World Tour using a Yamaha THR10X.
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[@behemothokun]

his jokes are on another level.

[@SkinnedPuppyPhD]

the camera man can't handle it

[@sebastiangatica3946]

He's so fast

[@josephvega3763]

Seriously this guy is awesome 😆😆😆super talented but damn this guy is hilarious

[@stonecole4703]

The thing about only playing the solo gets you attention from the guys and you’ll be backstage talking about guitar pick gauges. Haha

[@JVR10893]

Once you get past the satirical nature of Steel Panther's music, you realize that Satchel is actually a master guitarist. Awesome musician and awesome band.

[@lonewolf604]

He shreds as good as Paul Gilbert, I saw an old video of him just now.

[@DeadShred9]

If you haven't heard the Rob Halford lead band Fight from the mid 90's its a Young Russ AKA Satchel , its flat out killer Heavy Metal . That's the first I ever heard of him . Got to see them live in Houston at a small club and hes a Technician for sure .

[@emanhacker]

JDMusic I wouldnt say that but he does rock.

[@babayaga1767]

he was at GIT with paul gilbert. actually played in a band there with him. there's a video of pauls where you see satchel

[@djg9589]

Eric Bee he was a teacher at GiT. He is a master by fact.

[@rockingstar3534]

For sure one of the best and clean eruption cover i have ever heard.

[@brandall101]

Dude was literally Eddie in a popular VH cover band called the Atomic Punks about 10 years ago. Berklee grad/instructor in the 80s, Paul Gilberts roomie in the early 90s... the guy is a beast of a guitarist.

[@ClearAdventure]

@Joe Paul Wait...back in the day in Phoenix I asked a cool guitar player to join my band and he said he would love to but he was already playing in Fight with Rob. I knew Rob and JJ, so was Satch the original guitarist for Fight? I wonder if it could be the same guy??

[@ClearAdventure]

@Joe Paul Thanks, that would be wild if he is the same guy, I have always admired Satchel and had no clue! If I ever see him in person (again?) I will definitely ask if he remembers, lol. 🤘😁

[@ClearAdventure]

@Joe Paul Thanks, we were both around 21-23ish. Now he is 48 and I am 49. Yes, I looked up some old pics of him when he had dark curly hair like mine, and that's him! Life is too funny. Thanks for the info! 🤘😁

[@chubz1978cd]

Just found out his history, used to teach guitar at GIT, buddies with Paul Gilbert, used to play with Jeff Martin (Racer X), plays with Rob Halford on his solo band FIGHT, played with Jeff Pilson's band (Dokken), plays on Van Halen tribute band called The Atomic Punks, and other bands. This guy's no joke of a musician.

[@forgotmyname4971]

I saw The Atomic Punks years ago when I was living in L.A. He nails VH.

[@michaelmusic7784]

i could of told u that years ago your alitttile late lol

[@syfman6]

@@forgotmyname4971 Saw them at HOB Anaheim a year or two prior to Steel Panther. They were killer. 💚🎸

[@cheezitmaster2312]

Dude just busts out the Eruption tapping part PERFECTLY. We all learned it, but never to that level. He hit it with perfect tempo and left hand tone. Not many people realize he has a degree in guitar. Like a straight up college degree. He knows what he’s doing

[@seanmccall7277]

Totally. I just said, " I'm the one" is the test.. most people fuck it up, or are incapable of grokking that riff.. Satchel is currently my favorite guitarist.. peace 🤘🤘💀

[@gcragg11]

well I tuned into the vid to check out the amp ...but now im a Satchel fan...lol

[@JonathanBrandonBissoo]

+g cragg I came to check out Satchel....but now I'm gonna buy that amp

[@harmonyvegan]

Don't know why it's so cute when he pats the little amp!

[@harmonyvegan]

Best one! : 4:25

[@TheTacitusKilgore]

Joe ScienceVegan Dude XD it kinda is...

[@daniels3960]

Satchel sold me on this. Just ordered one.

[@Mcrapansel]

same

[@oldGnRrocks1]

should have gotten a evh 5150 iii.. its what he actually uses live and in studio i think.

[@JunkCCCP]

"Should have gotten a 5150" Do you also suggest your friends buy Ferraris when they say they're looking at a Honda Civic?

[@oldGnRrocks1]

theyre not too expensive. just gotta look around.. got a 5153 and a marshall cabinet for $800 on craigslist. sure its about twice as expensive as this amp, but it sounds amazing

[@oldGnRrocks1]

if your on a budget, and got $300 for a amp, sure this yamaha would be great.. way better than a line 6.

[@12ealDealOfficial]

I like how the guy behind the camera tries to stifle his laughter from time to time.

[@KamikazeDigital]

Just good shit, the guitar, the amp, Satchel himself. Just awesome.

[@dubstep2496]

He is one of the best guitarist in the world “ one of the first songs you gonna learn” smashes out eruption with no sweat

[@JohnM-cd4ou]

this guy is seriously a great guitarist

[@slaytalldeth18]

I love that Back in Black came out in 1980 and he said he 28, and when he talks about Van Halen 1(1978) he says he was 32 lol. Awesome stuff Satchel!

[@DevCom666]

That's a ridiculous amount of tone and distortion for such a small amp!! Color me majorly impressed. Russ is a monster of a player. Don't let the parody stuff fool you. I've seen him live 5 or 6 times and he's incredible.

[@michaelmusic7784]

and i met him

[@LandingNow]

Bought this amp a month ago. Its A KILLER, not only it sounds like a dream but u can literally record an entire track with it.

[@tomsfruitstand6821]

+John Smith you just Do It! Don't let your dreams be dreams

[@LandingNow]

Its an Epihpone electar15 that sounds like 2 dying cats having sex

[@glennyeah]

they duplicated the exact tone of van halen when his hair was at its peak LMAO

[@Strumstar]

Honest to god all joking aside (and Satchel is fucking hilarious) this is the video that made me buy the amp. When he hit the EVH tones & did pick scraps & shit. Bitchin' just absolutely bitchin'. Best $300 bucks I ever spent. Extra glad now that the THR10 X is discontinued.

[@YamahaTHR]

You're hearing a little bit of the string noise from the lapel mic clipped to his strap, you're right - but it's mixed down about 10db when he's playing. The reverb's the 'spring' reverb from the amp. There's no intention to fool people - THR's recorded direct on almost all of the videos on this channel, but some do have a little spill from open mics because switching from direct guitar to ambient interview feels quite strange. If you want the video with no ambient, I'll happily post it...

[@sumo-ninja]

Cool of you to address this.

[@WashingtonMonster86]

ROFL I just laughed out loud when he said he was 28... lolol

[@twidget59]

Or when he said the first thing he learned on guitar ("I think everyone does") was the VH tapping riff... he was "32". LOL!

[@JoeHeisler]

JD Hoov Also Van Halen came out 2 years before Back in Black so he would have aged -4 years between Van Halen and Back in Black. I love Satchel, he is so good at just saying bullshit and putting on his fake persona with a totally straight face.

[@bigfilsing]

28 dog years

[@mojopin70]

@@bigfilsing I don't know if anyone gets that joke, but i used to know a guy that spoke like that, oh yeah i was 16 when that came out etc....fucking funny. I guess Satchel knew someone too lmao

[@jeffreyquinonez8964]

JD Hoov lmao

[@Jase.Manley]

Yeah i absolutely love mine, you cant always trust these KZbin videos but what you hear is exactly what you get. Bravo Yamaha!!!

[@blackblurable]

This guy grew on me. i used to think this guys just trying to be a funny asshole but he actually one and a pretty good guitar player

[@dr150]

"Pretty good"?....The guy is fucking amazing. He plays so clean. Just a great guitarist. Period.

[@atteljas]

blackblurable He defiently isnt to be underestimated! Smoking hot.

[@thomasfokas]

his bending and phrasing are next level

[@zarkye0071]

Satchel YOUR EXCELENT GUITAR Player... You also give good lessons.. You guys are a great Band...

[@Glamosapien]

the camera guy trying not to laugh when satchel said he was 32 when eruption came out XD i cracked

[@tophe95]

This is really the sound you get with! Great little amp, I got one and this is really awesome! I still cant believe it!!!

[@rebelbhoy1888]

Satchel is a guitar legend

[@turtlemouth]

Plenty of guys will post equipment reviews that turn into watching them shred for five minutes. Satchel will make you watch him shred for ten minutes and have you laughing the whole time.

[@keithfulkerson]

I could watch Satchel videos all day.

[@YamahaTHR]

It was recorded over USB to Cubase AI - no extra processing, FX or EQ.

[@Remco96187]

AC/DC !!!!!! Gotta love Satchel for mentioning them, they're the Gods Of Rock :D Satchel and Steel Panther hell yeah ! Hope I can see them live one day :D

[@DaveDudeDuh]

I too bought a Yamaha THR10X because of this video. Love it!

[@stevedunch581]

It's so funny that somePeople still don't understand He's in character. Dude canPlay with the best of them too.

[@leofuglseth2776]

Am I the only one noticing in 5:35, that he´s actually playing the Gangbang At The Old Folks Home riff, and this was posted in 2012! :D

[@TDAshton]

No your not! :) I think are a couple other interviews where he plays that riff as well. Who knew it would be on All You Can Eat!

[@augustvonmacksen2526]

That album came out 5 years ago? Time flies.

[@MetalNien]

Actually bought this amp after seeing this video

[@Bilionaireboy]

So how is it in real life, i'm thinking about ordering one and i'm too lazy to go to a store to see it for myself

[@MetalNien]

It is absolutely aswesome. The sound and effects are really good

[@Th3R3GuLaToR]

Niejnah For what it is so far it sounds phenomenal!

[@DelDuio]

I just did now, it'll be WAAY better than the direct nonsense I attempt through my bass amp w/ distortion currently.

[@bradharris7199]

What amp is this?

[@bohdilama]

Best and funniest demo for this amp.

[@crusTodd]

OK, the hair is a wig. It allows him a normal life outside the SP gig. He was a student of Paul Gilbert and, if I remember, went to G.I.T. Steel Panther is a "gag" group. VERY talented musicians doing a parody of the '80's metal scene and the joke is running ALL THE TIME. If he is Satchel, he is "in character". His real name is Russ Parish. Great Player!!!

[@Vanadeo]

Do people really need this explaining to them? xD... Damn.

[@crusTodd]

Vanadeo Yeah, it appears from a lot of the comments below, they don't get it or they haven't chcked himout too closely. I'm pretty impressed by the amp too!

[@crusTodd]

crusTodd The "gag" schtick gets a little tiring afetr a while, but these guys are REALLY talented.

[@liedgitarrist]

he is great with Kevin Gilbert.

[@crusTodd]

***** It would seem so! At least if they have any natural talent and motivation. That's what make PG unique: Killa' player, Killa' teacher!

[@7pines77]

I definitely agree about Malcolm being a great guitar player with one of the best stage presence that doesn't get the recognition he deserves

[@SHx589]

Been watching Satchel vids for the last few days and he’s becoming my favorite rockstar lol he’s a riot

[@0iGer0]

I heard Satchel playing Back in Black, stopped the vid, learned the song, came back to finish the vid. I love how Satchel brings my inspirations back.

[@Bradgilliswhammyman]

I love the CC deville riff...Poison was amazing. Your ear wants to hear those riffs, he was able to phrase his playing in such a way as to really deliver tension and expectation into the music, and it fit the vocals perfectly.

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

Seriously, one of the better guitar players on the planet today, even if you don’t get the guy’s act with Steele Panther, the guy definitely knows his shit

[@DmitriSkif]

This Yamaha sounds f$cking good!!! Tiny metal box full of pain and fury.

[@sparkelius]

He is so comical that you literally end up laughing through the video .. and great playing... He could almost write the the 'Guide to being a Hair-Metal Rocker'

[@CARETAKER89able]

Satchel Rules.The Greatest Guitar player .Actor period!!

[@mojopin70]

This amp is brilliant,he has it on the spring reverb setting here and either brown 1 or 2 the Vh setting.

[@Guitarraeficaztutorialesytabs]

What an incredible tone, Satchel, being himself as always... Cant´ get cooler than that guy.!

[@nojyeloot]

What a killer sounding little amp.

[@INFIDEL82AA]

Satchel IS a bad-ass guitarist, no doubt! Also, this guy makes me laugh my ass off! His sense of humor is top-fucking-notch! This is why it would be awesome to just be around him. He's as cool as anyone needs to be! Fucking awesome! Thank you, Satchel!

[@Hotdogjackson]

As many have noticed........ despite all the fun...... Satchel is a rather good guitarist.... keep on making the faces Satchel :) and keep on rocking in the free world!

[@mojopin70]

Make no mistake he's playing through the amp but he has great technique that's the difference for those saying "my Yamaha doesn't sound like this"

[@chinahog1872]

5:37 Gangbang At The Old Folks Home...That riff had been kicking around for a while then!

[@GuitarzMyThing]

Not sure if people know but Satchel used to teach guitar lessons before he became big.

[@ChadVanHalen5150]

Best fucking vibrato in the business

[@mitchellblencowe7718]

2:50-3:16 = mind blown

[@mitchellblencowe7718]

EVH Jr haha

[@elchompo6114]

It's actually so easy tho

[@yudiutama3233]

el chompo ok

[@krispayy6076]

@@elchompo6114 fr

[@F3502000]

That tapping part of eruption was perfect!

[@ipg616]

It's Satchel. There's no need to stress that it's (explicit) - we already knew before clicking this video and we fucking love it.

[@Brockstar5150]

This guy fuckin rocks, I've seen the Panther live twice now and they've totally blown me away... If y'aint seen 'em live ya need to! The Yamaha sounds awesome too. \m/

[@jc7207127]

He was the guitarist in FIGHT so he's def no slouch

[@Westcoasttrendkill]

He was also in a VH tribute band called the Atomic Punks with MIchael Starr (singer of Steel Panther). They are synonymous for being one of the best VH tribute bands around. He knows his shit.

[@davey21502]

I have the THR10.. And its awesome as well.... Yamaha hit a homerun with this amp!!!!

[@evolutionmb]

Loving the tones from this amp. It's all about vibrato kids...!

[@ClearAdventure]

I spit out my beer when he said "Play is slow? No, I _can't_ play it slow!" 🤘🤣

[@Turboy65]

It's settled. Satchel has convinced me that I need SPANDEX to become a better guitar player.

[@josephramirez557]

Satchel is a great musician- always doing it cool techniques in his riffs and solos.

[@MrArchie800]

Clicked on this to check out the amp and I don’t know who Satchel is, but I’m pissing myself, that’s the funniest and best review I’ve seen in ages!

[@matthudson6686]

Such an awesome solo

[@395PRS]

VH 1 came out 1978. Satchel says he was 32 back then. He is 66 yrs old in 2012. Epic!

[@davidrobinsonmagic]

If you want to really hear this little unit rock, look here on youtube under "Dark Side of the Sun" with David Merlin and Mike Erwin. We did all guitars and bass with the unit. It really rocks in the studio. I was AMAZED!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Loved it! Sold on the new Yamaha THR30II. I will this one as well. Thank you for posting this.

[@thatdarnneighbor]

Loved the more things change reference

[@entitykeeper8869]

What an awesome amp demonstration! I laughed most of the way through.

[@khamen723]

I have that amp and the same color. It’s a beast! Love it

[@cmdrgigabits3171]

That tapping part he did from Eruption is the best I have ever heard it played. That sounded as though it were Eddie right off the record! Damn!

[@irvan36mm]

Van Halen I : released in 1978; he says he was "32" Back in Black: released in 1980; he says he was "28" WTF?? LOL TOO FUNNY!!!!! Yes, Russ/Satchel rocks!!!!! Check out his work on the first Fight (Rob Halford) CD. I also have the THR10X...and yes,this amp kicks ass. It sounds just like this video!!!!

[@tungstengorilla6717]

Russ + wig = Nigel Tufnel on steroids...lol. Great stuff as always, "Satchel." Glad to see you finally enjoying the success you deserve....and having a shitload of fun, bro.

[@rikvee]

comedian or not, the guitar playing is as good as it gets on this planet.... love hearing him play :)

[@JohnM-cd4ou]

AC/DC as the first influence! i like him even more

[@kickassrockguitar]

I'd love to see Satchel's settings throughout this demo just like Soren Andersen shared his settings during his demo.

[@seanmccall7277]

His slow playing is really great.. his really finesses those notes.. tasty.

[@shoutatthedevil189]

He played Gang bang at the old folks home at 5:35!!

[@yershitsgay]

I dont even have a guitar..lol...these videos are just awesome to watch.. so entertaining.

[@brianmccorkle8490]

That would be great! Its hard to believe how big and full it sounds! Awesome!

[@kevinspielmann5869]

Dude is hilarious, and a damn good guitarist.

[@frankb.3556]

Stumbled on this video. This dude is hilarious! And and incredible guitar player.

[@TheAtomicFunk]

"That's gonna get a bunch of dudes standing around you looking at you" LOL!

[@jamiemcminn425]

This video made me get a THR10 amp! (I originally wanted the 10X but the local shops in Northern Ireland don't sell it..) Got the THR10, it's amazing and this video made me a Satchel fan&Steel Panther fan, now probably my favourite player Highly recommend the THR's

[@aval7039]

28 in 1980?!? !LMAO! his jokes are on point. He looks youthful for 64 year old senior citizen.

[@ManiacGuitar98]

And 32 in 1978

[@QronoZ713]

+A Val He's actually 45 :'D

[@aval7039]

***** Yes this is true but he plays his gimmick in Steel Panther perfect it's hilarious.

[@guitargeek1984]

Satchel is just brilliant !!

[@TheAgentAssassin]

03:44 the song "NIPPLE" by 'Nips and nippy'

[@PickyfromTerminology]

At 5.30 he just kills IT!!!!

[@elpolacomiguel]

Shit! so much talent in one guy.

[@cOpEnBaCoN]

He actually taught alongside Paul Gilbert at GIT. He's a certified instructor. Was in Fight, with Rob Halford. Dude is a killer guitarist. But the Satchel persona is hilarious. Totally sold me on this amp. Cause it's bitchin'.

[@IzzyOnGuitar]

Most underrated Guitarplayer nowadays!

[@sonykroket]

Holy shit, that mini-amp sounds fucking perfect.

[@rogercastle2434]

That boy good! He really is an amazing guitar player

[@diegoambrosio5718]

If Satchel plays Nirvana, we will see a hole in the sky.

[@english.ricardo]

Satchel is a phenomenal guitar player. He also seems to be a quite cool guy.

[@SkinnedPuppyPhD]

Satchel is my spirit animal.

[@alftupper9359]

I didn't appreciate this bloke when I thought he was being serious. He just takes the piss out of everything he does, that's good. I wish they would give us the settings for these riffs he's playing.

[@WalkerHagius]

This guy is awesome. Great player and funny too.

[@pio29]

he s so good i love this man