Die hard van Halen fan here. Tone searching as well. But when I listened to this I thought I was listening to the actual track. Extremely well done. Could not have done better myself. Eddie himself would be impressed!
I keep coming back to this because the tone is like an idealised version of the one on the record. I absolutely love it. And of course your playing is ludicrously good, too.
There's only one other guy who could play it as cleanly as that, and we all know who that is. With a tone and feel like this it's obvious you can do anything you want on a guitar. Keep playing man, this is top shelf stuff.
Absolutely one of the best VH covers I've ever seen - I'm amazed at how closely you nailed that tone. It's such a unique and cool sound. I'm gonna have to figure out how to swing buying an Axe-FX II now thanks to this... Would love to see some Balance stuff like Don't Tell Me with the more saturated Peavey tone.
Probably my favorite Van Halen Tune for summer driving with the windows down and the tunes blasting from the cassette player! I bought this tape new and you do a great job..and in drop D no less. Eddie Van Halen will always right a better riff than all of us... period! \m/
Very well done on one of Eddie's most difficult songs. You nailed the solo -one of my top 3-4 favorite VH solos. Not one mistake during that solo. Well done!
Dude that was f word amazing! I never really enjoyed listening van halen but i get it now. Totally do. That control over that instrument dude again amazing!
Awesome tone! Sounds much better than the ML-1 Bea to me, this has way more mids and punch, whereas ML-1 Bea has more of a percussive, focused tone with more detail. This sounds way more EVH to me! Good job!
man this song takes me back to my late teens cursing in my MKII Ford Escort with a Diamond White paint job big fat Rs spoiler on the boot blasting this album from my cassette player on barmy summer nights about the playing top notch dude im about to take the plumge and buy an ML1-Hot Rod my self but I don't think ill make it sing as nice as you
Amazing guitar, i bought one after seeing this video before they all sold out... then proceeded to tear the ligaments in my hand after only playing a couple of times, so now shes looking for a new home :(
Great playing. Love your tone. I assume you are running the Axe II directly into your DAW. I am interested in getting the Axe but I am not certain if you can obtain the same tones when plugged into a 4X12 cab. I am also considering the David Bray 4550. Give it a listen. The amp totally nails the early VH stuff. Let me know your thoughts. Just very confused on which to purchase.
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So awesome! Proud to have you dude ;-)
Great playing!
love ya dude :)
***** I do have a couple of mods coming in the next weeks, stay tuned :)
That was excellent :-)
I want a hot rod Rob! I wish it was in a transparent purple burst!
Sir your Guitars are Freaking Awesome. I have not Played one yet, However I am wanting one in the near future....
Die hard van Halen fan here. Tone searching as well. But when I listened to this I thought I was listening to the actual track. Extremely well done. Could not have done better myself. Eddie himself would be impressed!
Eddies rythym playing is as amazing as his lead work. You nailed it Rocco.
You put the Rock in Rocco. F&@king brilliant!!
hahaha thank you Captain!!
You won't likely find a better guitar cover of this tune anywhere. A 10!
This is so ridiculously good. What a fantastic job with this!
OK literally this is the best thing on UA-cam
How does this not have over 1million views? Crazy good. On all fronts.
It's weird not hearing this via cassette. Haha fucking nailed it, dude. Great job!
WOW!!! Just ran across this today in 2024.
Sounded EXACTLY like the real thing!!! If Eddie never heard you, he should have. He would have been proud.
Wonder if Rob's seen this. He'd be extremely proud.
He commented on it. Check below.
Wow man, freakin amazing cover! You have some chops my friend!😎
it's so 80s i think i just saw ralph maccio
ive watched a lot of videos of this song.....the last 4 digits of my cell phone number are 5150...this is probably the best effort I have seen
I keep coming back to this because the tone is like an idealised version of the one on the record. I absolutely love it. And of course your playing is ludicrously good, too.
Thank you so much!
amazing job ! but that shirt took the video to another level !!!
gotta love WASP! thanks man!
Couldnt agree more Robert! :)
Wow. Fav VH tune, and you got the tone absolutely 99.999999%.
Guess I'm going to be buying an axefx2.
There's only one other guy who could play it as cleanly as that, and we all know who that is. With a tone and feel like this it's obvious you can do anything you want on a guitar. Keep playing man, this is top shelf stuff.
This is a monster of a song to play on guitar. Well done sir.
WOW. PERFECT tone and note for note. Eddie would be very proud
Rob and Rocco, the tone on that guitar is absolutely sick. I think I know the manufacturer of my next guitar.....
I really like it when you just isolate the guitar and then mix it all back in.
That was the best cover I've ever seen of 5150...Wow..luv the subtle muted Arpeggiated chords...I need a fractal and these patches!!
You are a feckin monster Rocco, love, love, love it!!!
thanks Mark! :)
Rocco, amazing job! I love the isolated guitar fade in and out...can really sop up the "tone goodness" for a few seconds
Best cover of any song I've heard on YT. Excellent tone match and your playing was phenomenal. Love the articulation and attack. Well done Sir!
Rocco - Holy cow!!!! Face. Melted. That was FANTASTIC. Great tone and chops! I wish I could make my Hot Rod sing like that...time to woodshed!!!!!!
Forgot just how awesome that song was. You absolutely nailed it.
Nice one Rocco!! Sounds awesome and by the looks of the fret board shes' been getting used!
Wow!!!!! Put a huge smile on my face and gave me yet another reason to want an axe fx II
Instantly reminds me of summer in the 80's! Well done!
Sounds amazingly close to the tone. Great job!
Jesus that was good! Best cover of that tune I have ever heard. Wow!!!
Absolutely one of the best VH covers I've ever seen - I'm amazed at how closely you nailed that tone. It's such a unique and cool sound. I'm gonna have to figure out how to swing buying an Axe-FX II now thanks to this...
Would love to see some Balance stuff like Don't Tell Me with the more saturated Peavey tone.
Awesome playing and the tone is amazing. I am in love with that guitar. I dig the simplicity. I am learning this song today!
Awesome! What a tone as well!
cheers man!
Probably my favorite Van Halen Tune for summer driving with the windows down and the tunes blasting from the cassette player! I bought this tape new and you do a great job..and in drop D no less. Eddie Van Halen will always right a better riff than all of us... period! \m/
Wow what an effort! Great playing and spot on tone! Shut your eyes and that's eddy, very good job indeed!!!! 👍😎
Wow, that tone is spot on as far as I can tell. Great job
Buying this guitar tomorrow...
brilliant video, flawless playing, an inspiration to get back on the axe, its been too long
Very well done on one of Eddie's most difficult songs. You nailed the solo -one of my top 3-4 favorite VH solos. Not one mistake during that solo. Well done!
THAT IS RIDICULOUS! INCREDIBLE!
Absolutely AWESOME! Great job man! The JB + sounds really close to the pickup that was in Ed's 5150. Very Cool!
Amazing guitar sound.
perfectly executed and perfect tune!
Amazing!! perfect tone.
Rocco...your just awesome my man! Your such a great player and of all the artist at Chapman Guitars, your the most deserving in my opinion! Keep it up
I'm officially sold on that guitar!
That there was some awesome playing! I always love your vids man.
W O W ! Loved the Isolated Guitar Track. Great sound, Great Job!!
That's some thick tone brother!
thats some badass playing Rocco. love the tone and technique.
Great playing. loved it
Awesome dude! Congrats on your new beast :D
Great playing and tone. You have really good feel.
Awesome playing! :)
Simply the best, Rocco!!
Awesome man... That tone is spot on too! Thanks for sharing
Awesome playing dude!
Dude holy shit, your tone is so perfect
LOVED IT! Thanks for sharing the preset too!
Beautiful! Great job!!
Dude that was f word amazing! I never really enjoyed listening van halen but i get it now. Totally do. That control over that instrument dude again amazing!
Love it! Nice work
Really good! Love that Hot Rod.
Great tone and ever better playing!!
Friggin, frettin, fantastic!
REALLY awesome job
That was awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Awesome playing! Nailed it! You now have a new subscriber..
Gotta love that AXE FX 2, sometimes i have to keep in mind i am listening to a S.S
unit.
Very nice - and yeah that guitar is badass
Killed it, great job!
Perfect cover
Freaking amazing. I want this guitar too! Must have! Wicked thumbs up!
Ordered one just now. Very Excited!
Awesome tone! Sounds much better than the ML-1 Bea to me, this has way more mids and punch, whereas ML-1 Bea has more of a percussive, focused tone with more detail.
This sounds way more EVH to me! Good job!
yeah! the Bea is much more versatile! with this one you just plug it in and rock out :) it's sick
Killed it! Sounds amazin!
I come back here at least once/year - sooooooo fucking awesome 😎
hahha awesome. great fricken tune. that guitar really does it well (and your hands!)
amazing 80s shred, rock on,
Awesome job!
Great playing and tone. Go Rocco!
So good
man this song takes me back to my late teens cursing in my MKII Ford Escort with a Diamond White paint job big fat Rs spoiler on the boot blasting this album from my cassette player on barmy summer nights
about the playing top notch dude im about to take the plumge and buy an ML1-Hot Rod my self but I don't think ill make it sing as nice as you
Amazing guitar, i bought one after seeing this video before they all sold out...
then proceeded to tear the ligaments in my hand after only playing a couple of times, so now shes looking for a new home :(
that guitar looks awesome. it sounds great and you play awesome also. great video.
Sooooo gooood Rocco!
Mate , that is the best ! hat's off to you man .
Thanks
That fucking tone. This video made my decision final that I want an Axe FX II.
Awesome man!!!
Great playing. Love your tone. I assume you are running the Axe II directly into your DAW. I am interested in getting the Axe but I am not certain if you can obtain the same tones when plugged into a 4X12 cab. I am also considering the David Bray 4550. Give it a listen. The amp totally nails the early VH stuff. Let me know your thoughts. Just very confused on which to purchase.
THAT TONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice playing!
Still completely awesome
Holy Shit man! Spot on! Just AWESOME!!
uber come sempre,5 altissimo per te,grande bro
grazie man!
One word response to this video "Amazing"
That's exactly what I was thinking when I first saw this guitar!
Excellent!
Sounds exactly like Eddie´s tone 28 years ago. Amazing!
Damn Roc, this is so awesome!!