This Jake E Lee Lick Transformed My Picking

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025

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  • @CameronCooper
    @CameronCooper  Місяць тому +19

    7:52 I meant Synchronisation. I mentioned syncopation in a previous take and kept saying it by accident. Hope that clears stuff up.

    • @janezimmerman7987
      @janezimmerman7987 Місяць тому

      @@CameronCooper I knew you knew. For a bit it had me confused. It was a bit funny after I realized what was up. I've done similar stuff. ;)
      Keep up the good work.

    • @fredericoferreira8388
      @fredericoferreira8388 Місяць тому +1

      we've got you! thx for sharing

    • @UncleDickeysRandomLife
      @UncleDickeysRandomLife 28 днів тому

      I remember watching you years ago when you were just as amazing.

    • @davidjack6782
      @davidjack6782 26 днів тому

      What about posting the scales, too online( ala written)?

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  26 днів тому

      @davidjack6782 I broke them down specifically so I didn't have to. They'll be out there

  • @GerryBlue
    @GerryBlue Місяць тому +11

    I think this has to be one of the top 10 hard rock solos of all time

  • @Merrillizer
    @Merrillizer Місяць тому +6

    Born in '77, and I still vividly remember being a kid n waiting for Bark At The Moon to come back on the radio in the 80's, so I could hear the guitar again.

  • @BluesInSeattle
    @BluesInSeattle 29 днів тому +6

    I love watching younger folks appreciating the guitar players of my time.
    Thanks for covering Jake, btw. He is very underappreciated. 👍

  • @artytoney2057
    @artytoney2057 27 днів тому +4

    Dude you are one of the most polished players around freaking amazing , you have a gene not everyone has lol , very nice

  • @The_Zaun_Shredder
    @The_Zaun_Shredder Місяць тому +2

    That’s why he’s the goat, that BATM riff, the solo❤

  • @3buzzy
    @3buzzy 23 дні тому +1

    Great choice here! Jake's style is amazing and delightful.

  • @jeffhirshberg5171
    @jeffhirshberg5171 Місяць тому +3

    Really neat. it's actually a wonderful sketching out of the modes and how to seamlessly flow between them.

  • @brandonjackson5865
    @brandonjackson5865 Місяць тому +2

    This is a great lick to learn because it’s three ascending runs you can break into bight size pieces and then put them together and yeah the alternative picked part at the end is the toughest but just learning the first shape is incredibly fun and rewarding.

  • @tommanfs6843
    @tommanfs6843 26 днів тому +1

    I saw jake about 10 years ago at a small club and many years ago with ozzy hes always awesome

  • @stihlsavvy
    @stihlsavvy 29 днів тому +4

    Jake E Lee is the goat

  • @keithzee8990
    @keithzee8990 Місяць тому +3

    Love the channel man! I just got my first charvel! Mj series so cal, white with black pick guard. Not many channels give Jake the love he deserves, keep it up!

  • @brooksrownd2275
    @brooksrownd2275 Місяць тому +2

    Excellent - I love that old energetic Jake E Lee stuff, so it's fun to see it broken down

  • @CR7ADP10
    @CR7ADP10 2 години тому

    Two geniuses who I wish had more time as Ozzy's guitarists are Randy Rhoads (RIP) and Jake E. Lee... who knows what other wonderful mastery they would have offered us.

  • @BrianBrewis
    @BrianBrewis Місяць тому +2

    All the best for 2025 Cameron. Great video re the great Jake E Lee and that killer end run! A lot to take from this clip!

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks a lot Brian! I hope you and your family are well :)

  • @BearSharkDude
    @BearSharkDude Місяць тому +1

    jake’s the man. such a good riff writer, my favorite ozzy guitarist.

  • @stesharr
    @stesharr Місяць тому +3

    Superb playing again cam,thanks for the content,love jake's style and speed.

  • @Spyderklamp1
    @Spyderklamp1 29 днів тому

    I have been trying to learn this section of the song for 40 years haha you made it super easy to understand every aspect of it. Thank you so much man. I will be sure to check more of your lessons.

  • @CameronCooper
    @CameronCooper  Місяць тому +30

    Yeah, I'll clean my fingerboard when I next change strings.

    • @wickiederchef7126
      @wickiederchef7126 Місяць тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @wickiederchef7126
      @wickiederchef7126 Місяць тому +2

      This was my first thought...

    • @Ilurk247
      @Ilurk247 Місяць тому +1

      I realized once that most of that comes from playing with dirty fingernails :D
      Now I always clean my fingernails first and my strings retain their sound longer.

    • @cainm8808
      @cainm8808 Місяць тому

      This awesome bro.I remember trying to tackle this back in the mid 90s with just tablature and listening to the song.This is really awesome.Your tone and playing are spot on.Love the guitar too

    • @jfrog1979
      @jfrog1979 Місяць тому +6

      Noooo! All that grease n grime adds mojo!🤘😝

  • @johnmayse4647
    @johnmayse4647 24 дні тому +1

    Cameron your a Bad Ass guitarist and a Fantastic Teacher. Thanks!!!

  • @Mcrapansel
    @Mcrapansel Місяць тому +6

    happy new year cam, Jake is always appreciated :)

  • @nikkmorse
    @nikkmorse Місяць тому +6

    My word that is gonna take me a good while, like 3 or 4 years 😂....i will save amd watch this tutorial...thanks Cam, and Happy New Year 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

    • @1981SG
      @1981SG Місяць тому

      hehe i get that! Been practicing Crazy Train for 6 years already ... still can't play it up to speed :D

  • @markarita3
    @markarita3 25 днів тому +1

    EXCELLENT technique brother!

  • @My_trashtalking_account
    @My_trashtalking_account 29 днів тому

    Before seeing the title, I could tell this guy would be really good just by the posture of his hands from the thumbnail. That's when you know you're a good guitarist.

  • @CesarGonzalez-wz1ew
    @CesarGonzalez-wz1ew Місяць тому +3

    Such a great video!! Amazing chops 🔥

  • @jaystern2130
    @jaystern2130 Місяць тому +8

    You are from another planet man!

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому +6

      It's called the UK ;)

    • @freakybeaky1
      @freakybeaky1 Місяць тому

      @@CameronCooper
      Yours Aye!

    • @fredozz5861
      @fredozz5861 Місяць тому

      @@CameronCooper hey that's what it seems to me (french) do you have an explanation why there is less band than in 80's in UK, like Def leppard, Saxon Iron Maiden ?

  • @ArngrimJakobsen
    @ArngrimJakobsen Місяць тому +1

    I’m gonna watch this one a million times 👍🏻

  • @JamesWhaley-b7l
    @JamesWhaley-b7l Місяць тому

    I've always loved that song!

  • @LocrianDorian
    @LocrianDorian Місяць тому +1

    Same here, Cameron, definitely one of the licks that really changed the way I approach picking, and frankly, also, fingering, because there are ways to make your life harder with this lick.

  • @autk
    @autk 22 дні тому

    Brilliant
    🖤

  • @guitarslim69
    @guitarslim69 Місяць тому +1

    Great lesson. I was gonna subscribe to your channel, but then I saw that I was already subscribed. 😆

  • @batbag12
    @batbag12 Місяць тому

    "This Jake E Lee Lick Transformed My" Sanity.... Been working on this exact run for 10 months or so and it's still not anywhere close to clean! Jake picks all of the notes on the final flurry but I'm going to try this hammer on / pull off approach to see if I can get this to work better for me. Thank you!

  • @Scottocaster6668
    @Scottocaster6668 29 днів тому +1

    My wolfgang has the same amber quilt top. Beautiful guitar

  • @lhrguitar
    @lhrguitar 28 днів тому +1

    amazing tone 🎸🤘

  • @evanmtcka
    @evanmtcka 29 днів тому

    I really like that guitar!!! Mine looks the same except I got the blue one with black pickups. Top 3 of mine now lol

  • @patlesage1256
    @patlesage1256 Місяць тому

    Hello Cameron ! Great lick from the fabulous Jack E Lee...you make the job perfectly...as always ..Ozzy had fonnd a great guitarist after the terrible destiny of he guitar God Randy Rhoads🙏.
    After Randy, Jack and Zack Wylde gave to Ozzy the opportunuity to make very great albums. I never undrestood why Jack E Lee disapears...It's great that you talck about him and this légendary solo 😊👍
    Keep rocking Cameron !...
    I'm stupid I was going to call you James...thincking of James Cameron...😩😳

  • @jasonsheppard7428
    @jasonsheppard7428 Місяць тому +4

    I always just BS that end part! You make it sound great.

    • @fsrsaa
      @fsrsaa 26 днів тому

      😂😂😂😂me too! I do that on the last run ok crazy train solo too!🤣

  • @sierraridgereaper
    @sierraridgereaper Місяць тому +1

    Love to see some breakdowns, licks and riffs from Dave Menneketti in the future... 😉

  • @6stringermadness
    @6stringermadness 24 дні тому

    That lead is one of my favorites. Tough solo.

  • @LeeWhalan-bi8kc
    @LeeWhalan-bi8kc Місяць тому

    Beautiful guitar, but you already know that 😁
    Thank you so much for sharing your skills, really appreciate it 👍🏼

  • @therealcharliebrown
    @therealcharliebrown 27 днів тому +1

    Apparently this has a unique tuning: strings 1-4 are tuned down 1/2 step, and strings 5, 6 are tuned up 1/2 step to get the chords colored the way you hear them on the album, which also explains the stretched patterns he discusses regarding this song addressing how it is often played wrong, mentioning he wanted to build and collapse space (that uniquely ominous type of playing).

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  27 днів тому +1

      The original bark at the moon album was tuned a smidge higher than standard tuning except for one up the B side which was tuned to drop D. I think there's a lot of fiction thrown around about tunings that Jake used.

  • @jodyferguson3068
    @jodyferguson3068 Місяць тому +1

    Happy New Year Cameron thank you for the lesson

  • @mikeivey8471
    @mikeivey8471 Місяць тому

    Wow !! Thank you !!!

  • @onemancarnage
    @onemancarnage 29 днів тому

    Me too . I use this song as warm up . Still don't do him any justice , he's just on another level . But it gets the job done .

  • @zachsmith9934
    @zachsmith9934 Місяць тому +3

    It would be awesome to hear some Vivian Campbell licks as well!! He was shredding in dio!!!

    • @GoldTop57
      @GoldTop57 29 днів тому

      Yes! Vivian and Jake are two of my favorites from that era.

  • @6thmichcav262
    @6thmichcav262 Місяць тому

    1) How about a few runs from He-Man Woman Hater by Extreme?
    2) Tried to play along, twisted fingers into rope and dislocated my ego. Just amazing sir, thank you!

  • @RubeeMars
    @RubeeMars Місяць тому +1

    Great video cam! Happy new year! 🎉😊

  • @TheGrupoepidemia
    @TheGrupoepidemia Місяць тому

    Hey Cam youre of my team... no freetboard clean 🤘🏻😁🎸

  • @massimilianocastellani669
    @massimilianocastellani669 Місяць тому

    Bravo, I’ve learned this song recently and… it seems that everybody re discovered Bark at the moon and Jake E Lee…
    Anyway this final part of the solo is much Harder than it may seem…for picking especially

  • @garretcook6540
    @garretcook6540 19 днів тому +1

    I've been trying to memorize new scale forms from, "The Scale Book," by Leigh Powers. I think this is derived from the Lydian scale, which is just the major scale with a sharpened 4th degree. So, for example. A C major scale is simply: C D E F G A B C. Whereas the Lydian mode would be C D E F# A B C. So for this scale run in particular, the first position would be: (E String) 5 6 8, (A) 5 7 8, (D) 5 7 8, (G) 5 7 9, (B) 6 8. Next position: (E) 6 8 10, (A) 7 8 10, (D) 7 8 10, (G) 7 9 10, (B) 8 10. And the last position: (E) 8 10 12 (A String) 8 10 12 (D ) 8 10 12 (G) 9 10 12, (B) 10 11 13, (E) 10 12 13. This is just for the first half of the video and is merely a good learning opportunity for me... so I may be incorrect.

  • @creamwobbly
    @creamwobbly Місяць тому

    My biggest problem is forgetting to use a metronome. What a difference!
    Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @AskDrDanny
    @AskDrDanny Місяць тому

    Freakin' awesome!!!!

  • @thelawnbeast1644
    @thelawnbeast1644 Місяць тому +1

    Great video as always cam!! The Van Halen Saturday night live song is great. And don’t see any videos on it. But another suggestion would be push comes to shove by Van Halen. Such a great song and can’t seem to get it right. Would love to see you tackle it!!! Thanks man!!

  • @VilleKuitunen6
    @VilleKuitunen6 Місяць тому +1

    That fretboard could do with some cleaning. Great playing as always, thank you Cam for the video.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому +2

      I mentioned it in the video. I'll clean my fretboard when I next change strings

  • @Plastidon
    @Plastidon Місяць тому +1

    You have so much fantastic content on soloing , I would actually be interested in how you go about your songwriting process.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому +3

      That's something I'm still trying to figure out

  • @Mordred478
    @Mordred478 Місяць тому +1

    I very much want to learn Eric Johnson's solo on High Landrons, one of the most fluid of all his solos, almost sounding like a wind instrument. The phaser and whatnot that he uses on that solo are important inasmuch as they affect the attack and other aspects of his playing.

  • @DetroitWrecker666
    @DetroitWrecker666 Місяць тому +1

    Really great pattern!!!!

  • @stellaspoochpitfeaturingro3522
    @stellaspoochpitfeaturingro3522 Місяць тому

    Totally needed this! Thanks!!!

  • @leighdavies4137
    @leighdavies4137 Місяць тому +1

    Love this stuff. Could you try and show us some Nuno licks this year too please.

  • @toddkoenig426
    @toddkoenig426 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for that bit at around 9:43... 😮

  • @johnnycu
    @johnnycu Місяць тому

    cool lick, thank you

  • @Chillnote
    @Chillnote Місяць тому

    Love the dirty fretboard

  • @gregward404
    @gregward404 Місяць тому +2

    Action height? Some info on this would be so appreciated.. I feel like I struggle past the 12th fret, and that maybe my action is just way too high.. I’d love to know exactly where I should have it set.. Great tutorial as always, Cam! 🤟🏼

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому +3

      Have it set where it feels right for you. I make sure it's high enough so that there's no fret buzz and I can bend far.

  • @CriadoMundo
    @CriadoMundo Місяць тому +1

    Obrigado do Brasil.

  • @bysykler4959
    @bysykler4959 Місяць тому +33

    I think what actually transformed your playing was starting to play at 6 months old.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому +6

      That gave me the benefit of being able to pick things up by ear way more easily so you're probably right

    • @jfrog1979
      @jfrog1979 Місяць тому +1

      🍼🫲🏻👶🏻🫱🏻🎸

    • @kenholz8339
      @kenholz8339 27 днів тому

      Just takes practice, and learning to play efficiently.

  • @marceloalejandro2210
    @marceloalejandro2210 Місяць тому +1

    geniuss

  • @tomtherhythmplayer
    @tomtherhythmplayer Місяць тому

    I tried this run as part of my warmup a few months ago, I set my metronome (accelenome ive been using) and i could never get it faster. Something I think I'm gonna revisit shortly =D

  • @augustzadramusic722
    @augustzadramusic722 Місяць тому

    THAT TONE!!!!
    I came back to add to this comment after watching it very carefully a few times, and have a question about the picking. I noticed that in each of the 3 scale runs - at least when you perform them slowly - there is one instance where you opt for 2 consecutive downstrokes, but it's not economy/directional picking because you're doing it on the *same string*. Check out roughly 3:14, 3:32, and 3:42. I'm wondering if this is a conscious choice, and if so, if you could provide some insight as to why?
    Please note that this is isn't intended in any way to sound negative or critical - your playing is brilliant!

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому

      I was probably struggling to play it slow and it happened by accident.

    • @augustzadramusic722
      @augustzadramusic722 Місяць тому

      @@CameronCooper I get that! "Struggling to play it slow" sounds counter-intuitive, but sometimes is the case. Thanks for the reply!

  • @TruthSurge
    @TruthSurge Місяць тому

    Very nice playing! One thing that I think would be VITALLY helpful would be to show your sound settings for BATM because using a different sound could affect the playing. Your sound is extremely close, imo, and that, I think, would be important because let's face it, you wouldn't use a Keith Richards tone to play Somebody Get Me A Doctor by Van Halen, right? So... having the right amount of gain, the right amount of compression, the right EQ... I would include that in my video and if you DID, then I didn't see it in the vid descriptions scrolling through the vid. Even just 2 minutes about what the tone involves would help, I think. Just stating the amp and guitar is not quiiiite enough, I think. Let me know if I just missed this or if you think it's not important and thanks!

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому

      I just use the one setting on my Blackstar AMPED 3 which I shared a while ago for literally everything and never change it. I just list the gear I use and let other people do their own thing.

    • @TruthSurge
      @TruthSurge Місяць тому

      @@CameronCooper Well, that particular setting sounded as close as I've ever heard anyone get to that JEL tune. It sounded tight, clean, gnarly in the upper mids. Very nice.

  • @connorlindsay5528
    @connorlindsay5528 Місяць тому

    Been loving the uploads, they've been helping me get back into playing after a 5 year hiatus! I've noticed I naturally almost always pick the exact opposite strokes to yourself during most exercises/licks - when you pick down I pick up and vice versa. I know its a vague question but do you reckon this would limit how advanced/fast my playing could get? I feel I'm improving but I'm worried there'll be a glass ceiling to my speed. Or is this a figment if my imagination and the stroke direction doesn't matter as much as long as I'm still picking alternatively 😬 cheers in advance. Sorry for the soliloquy lol

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому

      My recommendation would simply be play what feels natural and suits the lick you want to play - whether it be starting with an up or a down

    • @connorlindsay5528
      @connorlindsay5528 Місяць тому +1

      @CameronCooper bang on. Cheers for thr reply

  • @foggyblues13
    @foggyblues13 Місяць тому +1

    that sounds so killer!

  • @eugecornel6573
    @eugecornel6573 Місяць тому +1

    💥👍🤘👏💥

  • @softhands3394
    @softhands3394 Місяць тому +1

    Yoooo bark at the mooon!!!! 🌚

  • @kxmrock
    @kxmrock 25 днів тому

    Are You the Cameron thats friends with the UTB Channel?
    I'm practicing that pattern @5:02 the way back down is awesome!

  • @jameswalley7234
    @jameswalley7234 Місяць тому +2

    Funny I do this in near nature .

  • @abcdefghijk5095
    @abcdefghijk5095 Місяць тому

    Can you do some John Sykes licks and inspired patterns? That would be awesome.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому

      From which songs?

    • @abcdefghijk5095
      @abcdefghijk5095 27 днів тому

      @@CameronCooper Any of his Blue Murder records would be outstanding. Thanks Cameron.

  • @ericjupe1539
    @ericjupe1539 24 дні тому +2

    Jake is the reason I play guitar.
    I would love for you to go thru Slowdown.🤘

  • @PFSRecovery
    @PFSRecovery Місяць тому

    I was never able to get this, should I start with downstroke or upstroke.😂 spent years 😂

  • @slammerband2009
    @slammerband2009 21 день тому +1

    You are a good player!

  • @graememcmurtry1572
    @graememcmurtry1572 Місяць тому

    Great lesson Cameron!! One question, the picking pattern always gives trouble in that section , watching u play through the first 3 runs am I right in thinking ur not using strict alternate picking , thought I seen a down down a couple of times , if I’m wrong my bad 🤘

  • @tambor76
    @tambor76 26 днів тому

    That section in hard as hell for me to pick without the pick sometimes getting stuck and accidentally hitting other strings by mistake. It's usually the inside picking parts that derail everything for me. How did you get your inside picking so clean? How do you clear the next string so easily without hitting it? Would love to see you do a video on this if you haven't already.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  26 днів тому

      I honestly don't think about it that much, I just focus on the notes and not look at my picking hand much at all.

  • @soapy3204
    @soapy3204 27 днів тому

    💣💥✨✨✨🎶✨🎶✨🎶✨

  • @jaycarmine-l4y
    @jaycarmine-l4y 15 днів тому

    You pulled a jackie E Lee out of a 135 whip ...who knew?!🎸

  • @janezimmerman7987
    @janezimmerman7987 Місяць тому

    synchronization

  • @fredozz5861
    @fredozz5861 Місяць тому

    Hey, you're playing is really awsome, do you play in a band ?

  • @jmunjx
    @jmunjx Місяць тому

    Would you ever or have you ever done any videos of Vito Bratta’s playing??

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому +1

      No, never been into White Lion stuff really.

    • @jmunjx
      @jmunjx Місяць тому +1

      @@CameronCooper oh damn. Vito is amazing. his solos are spectacular. figured you'd dig him.

  • @randyrousseau2726
    @randyrousseau2726 Місяць тому

    How about the lead in the song juggler by the band axis I have a hard time trying to figure out the lick near the end of the lead

  • @KaijuAlert
    @KaijuAlert Місяць тому +1

    What are you using for the tones in this video? Was this the Blackstar St James?

  • @user-sn3cs2hd8r
    @user-sn3cs2hd8r Місяць тому

    I can play it sitting down but not standing up - what do you suggest?

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому +1

      Consider strap height and practice when stood up.

  • @mikemorgan4774
    @mikemorgan4774 Місяць тому

    New house??

  • @khargi3168
    @khargi3168 Місяць тому

    Haven't seen any comment but what amp you using??

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому

      I wrote it in the description, Blackstar AMPED 3

  • @MaPaPir
    @MaPaPir Місяць тому

    You mean hand synchronization and not syncopation?

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah. I talked about syncopation a lot in a previous take and the word accidentally kept coming out in this video when I meant to say synchronisation. Rather than edit the video to death, people like you know the point I'm making thankfully.

  • @eugenechek7288
    @eugenechek7288 Місяць тому

    what kind of pick do you use?

  • @Cymbaline713
    @Cymbaline713 Місяць тому

    Can you show us what he's doing at the 2:07 mark in this solo?
    ua-cam.com/video/1ERf0G2HVWc/v-deo.html

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому +1

      He's fretting a single note on the low E whilst doing tapped harmonics around the pickup area to create the effect. Not a huge amount going on there. All that changes is the note being fretted

  • @gdayski
    @gdayski Місяць тому

    you should clean that fretboard friend

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому

      Yeah will do it when I change strings

  • @haroldcampos9661
    @haroldcampos9661 Місяць тому

    I'll subscribe if you clean the grime off your fretboard lol

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому

      Might as well subscribe, I clean my fingerboard when I change strings

    • @haroldcampos9661
      @haroldcampos9661 Місяць тому +1

      @@CameronCooper Alright then haha

  • @akasgsvirgil9503
    @akasgsvirgil9503 29 днів тому

    Great vid. Clean your guitar neck.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  29 днів тому

      I will when I change strings. I just play guitar a lot

  • @212sx
    @212sx Місяць тому

    Please, clean the guitar neck!!!!

  • @bruce5168
    @bruce5168 27 днів тому

    Clean your neck bro.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  26 днів тому +1

      I do. But not going to take perfectly good strings off just to clean my fretboard for the sake of a view viewers. :)

    • @bruce5168
      @bruce5168 26 днів тому

      @CameronCooper touche

  • @carsandguitars7064
    @carsandguitars7064 Місяць тому

    Awesome work.What is the setting on your Yamaha THR for this?

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Місяць тому

      I'm using the Blackstar AMPED 3 for distortion and the Yamaha THR30II for effects