I've been mystified, mesmerized and magnified Since I first heard them in the early 80s , some of jabs solos on all albums are freaking BLISTERING , SPEED , MELODIC TILL TUES. EAVEN TODAY I HAVE A NEARLY IMPOSIBLE TIME FINDING SOMEONE WITH MOST OF JABS SKILL THE MAN IS A VELVET HAMMER AND DOESNT GET HALF THE ATTN OR AKALADES HE SHOULD , NO DISRESPECT RUDY BUT JABS AND THAT BAD TO THE BONE EXPLORER ARR THE SCORPIONS
@@Hitlistrocks Actually if you ask me wich I realize your not, I'm actually the coolest human being to ever grace our planet.. ....... your welcome humanity!
@@williamsherman1089 ya just ask him.You know what else is cool? Frozen poop......You might actually be cooler if you knew the difference between “your” and “you’re”....but the rest of the world gets it....the overall ranking of the US in Education,is 36th....Ironically the US will consider these places Sh**holes.What is it known as to be under a sh**hole?
@@Hitlistrocks No. gibbons hides who he is behind his sunglasses and hats that he rarely removes in public. He just plays a cool character. He's not genuine when interviewed. It's all pretence. Great guitarist though.
I would say overlooked...bizarrely still in the shadows of Michael and Uli respectively. Killer player in my books...always admired his work within Scorpions.
He's so underrated and underappreciated. Having to come in after Michael and Uli is no small task and he's taken them to levels they never would have achieved
Mathias is an excellent guitarist and people can debate this until the cows come home.He has perfect phrasing,tons of melodic sensibility snd s fantastic guitar sound, cool guy too!
His tone is cutting, amazing. He fused old-school Euro-metal with futuristic Van Halen techniques, together with that tone created something very special.
One of my favorite guitarists. Metal is filled with technical excellence, but trying to find a guy who can play really beautiful, elegant metal runs is unusually difficult. Enter Mr. Mathias Jabs. Great post.
It was on the album "Animal Magnetism" that Mathias Jabs was firmly in the driver's seat as the Scorpions lead guitar player even though "Lovedrive" is his debut with 'Scorps, that album's main guitar input was mostly handled by Michael Schenker.
MJ totally under appreciated by rock fans. One of the best-especially for Scorpions. Me and my brother snuck in some photo gear taking photos (film negative not digital) at a show. MJ was right in front of us and saw me on my brother's back with the camera. He posed with some great action, did a solo pointed at us and I gave him the thumbs up. He smiled and went to the other side. A great performer, humble and didn't mind the camera in the audience. This was in the 80s when camera, recording devices were not allowed.
I agree with this and most other entries. Nice, interesting, from a great musician. Just one little reservation - he ignored, twice, Michael: first time telling about himself joining the band, then about Lovedrive (no influence at all - really?). In the story as the Scorpions have it, Michael has been erased from the Lovedrive context and this just isn't fair as he wrote and played on, like, a half of the record. Also the face grimace Matthias made about Michael was unkind. Other than that, cool guy. Also, it's pleasant to see in his eyes, the look, that he is a happy, fulfilled man.
@@greg-warsaw4708sorry but Michael made his own bed. He walked out, most likely because of ego. Matthias doesn't HAVE an ego because he loves music, as well as his fans. I followed guitarist for 4 decades. He is the purest non poser I have ever witnessed. His style belongs 100% to who he is. He owes nothing to Michael or anyone, and they are lucky he was humble as well as brave enough to come back and take on the role, going on to create some of the most unique and recognizable riffs in all of music.
Ive had the privilege to meet both Uli and Matthias and they are 2 of nicest most grounded and down to earth people you will ever meet. I've met hundreds of "celebrities" and those 2 definitely stand out as far as just being very decent non-egotistical people.
Maybe I'm wrong..but these guys don't seem to have been plagued with the years of cocaine and booze like so many others. To be in their 60s and still be delivering the goods like they do - that's inspiring.
Er ist der Grund, warum Jungs wie ich angefangen haben Gitarre zu spielen und es immer noch tun. Danke für alles, du hast uns unglaublich viel gegeben Matthias
What a cool interview! The great thing about this extended interview is I think fans really get to see his personality shine through, rather than just in the limited sound bites everyone is used to seeing. I've had the chance to interview him myself twice and have some extended backstage visits as well, and while he is very thoughtful, he also has an amazing sense of humor, which one can definitely see in this interview. One of my all-time favorite guitarists, and he is criminally underrated when it comes to top guitar player recognition.
I’ve been a fan of the Scorps since Blackout and never knew Matthies was such a terrific down to earth person. I bet you could set next to him on a plane, talk nonstop and never realize who you sat next to until the next day.
I saw the Scorpions in Las Vegas in March. Loved the band and songs but THIS DUDE RIGHT HERE... He let you know that he loved playing, was having fun, believed in the music and was amazing. Best show ever and Jabs made it that much better!!! You could feel and see that they all loved doing what they do!
Scorpion fan here! since 1979 when Lovedrive came out. And that's about the time Mathias showed up. I love his tone, style and his phrasing on his stinging leads. Yes, he's very pentatonic but he has that sting in his playing. I just love it! Seen the Scorps live many times in the 80,s. They never disappointed. Never! The World Wide Live tour in 1984 was epic! Hell....they made a live album from that tour! So many good songs they have. Love the Scorpions.
US Festival 1983. I've only seen the Scorpions live once but it was a helluva show. They were great that day!!! And then we waited an eternity for Van Halen..... What a day!!!!!
@@roaldyboy they did ... may 29 i think .. triumph .. ric emment .. and jake e lee .. and of course eddie , dlr not so much .. iwas ther @ 10 am .. got home [alta loma ] @ 1am .. still have the shirt { doesn't fit anymore } who knew we were witnessing history ? thanx steve w ..
What a treat to actually feel like I’m sitting down and listening to Matthias… He is absolutely adorable, super talented, and I never ever hear him speak because he’s so humble and doesn’t show off or anything. This is really awesome. Thank you.
As a lifelong Scorpions fan since Blackout I don’t think I’ve watched an interview with Jabs. What a likeable guy, and criminally underrated guitarist.
Just saw Mathias and the Scorpions in Vegas. Man those guys put on a hell of a show. Mathias has about the best tone I've ever heard within that scope of rock
What a class act!! Have seen the Scorpions 4 times. Every single time they are spot on. Mix is always great. Chemistry!! Matthias’ stage presence is as pro as it gets and never misses a lick. Tasteful and classy. 🤘
We need more role models like him. For someone who is in the public eye and is idolized to the degree that he is, it could easily go to his head It obviously has not. He is an incredible musician, guitarist and person. He is the role model we need more of.
What really showed these aspects to me was the You Tube Videos of him playing with Scorpion tribute bands. Who does this ....? I could not imagine the members of Kiss doing that . Somehow they would be "offended" or think that was "below" them to do .And what a thrill that must be for the cover bands ! --- This guy Rocks !
I saw them on the Monsters of Rock tour with Van Halen, Metallica, Dokken, and Kingdom Come , and the Scorpions totally stole the show. They were clearly having a good time, and it showed, they really were awesome. Love Van Halen, but the Scorpions blew everyone away.
Uli was a great vibe. Hendrix enthusiast, his early work was important to the Scorpions. Exit was mutual apparently and the result of opinion of musical direction. The entrance Mattias unleashed a whole different feel and sound to the group. Really elevated the dynamic and power to the group that we know today.
I love what he says about Explorers and Vs. My first real guitar was a Gibson Explorer. And he's so right, it was sooo heavy. I didn't realize it at the time, but my next purchase was an Ibanez ProLine V and when I got it, I'm not kidding, I thought it was a toy and I had been ripped off🤣
He is such a nice guy and a great musician. When he is talking I get a feeling like he is your elder brother's high school friend and he has a band that plays in bars which he is the guitar player. Oh, man...this dude is the guitarist of the legendary Scorpions! The band that is rocking for I don't know maybe half a century. And he acts as if it is not. Sooo honest, down to earth person. The owner of great riffs, great solos...Great guy!
Hey Matthias. I met you at MSG when you Opened for Rainbow in the early 80's. That night you told me about your 'secret' on the solo for Dynamite. I have never forgotten meeting you. Thanks for a great memory
@@SkyAvila983 I watched an interview with Kirk Hammett where he talked about this. Jabs did influence him, but he also mentioned both Roth and Michael as well. He spoke about all three.
That new album is such a shot of adrenaline! I have already played Rock Believer a ridiclous amount of times and it makes me smile wide hearing the vitality still evident in their music!! This band is such a gift for hard rock fans!!
Matthias Jabs gets often overlooked, when people talk about the Scorpions' guitarplayers, because Uli Jon Roth & Michael Schenker are such legends, BUT the guy has written amazing solos, has a great tone and his playing always fits the songs. Plus, he always comes off as a pretty chill and down to earth type of guy.
Funny he didn't mention that his first album with Scorpions, halve the songs were written and played with Michael. But he didn't want to stay in the band. Awesome band
Exactly this. I played World Wide Live (on double vinyl) until the grooves wore out back in the day - I don't think there's a bad song or note on there. Sure, he's not as venerated as Uli or Michael, but he's a class player, and by all accounts a very amiable, humble sort of chap.
@@MercutioUK2006 I love that album ! Hit between the Eyes has an amazing solo..and his tone is out of this world..watch them here on youtube on a 2019 tour..damn awesome !
Jabs is a cool guy! Always smiling on stage and having a good time! He plays stinging Guitar solos that I really enjoy seeing. I want to visit his guitar store. Great Interview! Thanks! 🎸😎👏🏻
Enjoyed listening to Matthias sharing his stories. I've seen the Scorpions live twice and both times, they did indeed kick ass as he said they did even if they were tired. Also met him and Rudolph circa 1990 in Austin, Texas. They were both very kind and gracious. Great memory for me.
I can't believe I'd watch this entire interview of Matthias Jabs without any knowledge in guitar. He's so Interesting, Humourous and Talented Guitarist.
What a cool guy!! When he talks about all the places he's been, I remember seeing the Scorp's in 2000 in little ol'Boise, Idaho!! I wonder if he remembers playing that gig?? Outside, 100 degree's and about 10,000 to 15,000 hot, sweaty rockers!! Excellent show!!
I spent the night with the Scorpions after several shows and they are all very down to earth. Rudy, Klaus, and Matthias are very friendly and thankful for their fan base. The Scorpions are awesome
He gets no respect when it comes to comparisons with Uli and Michael. But he's easily my favorite of the 3, and without any argument, he's been the most successful for the Scorpions. The hardest shit for me to learn as a guitar player was his sick scales ascending up the fretboard in the Hurricane solo. He is so criminally underrated.
Glad to hear l am not the only one who prefers Matthias to the other two. I love all three but Matthias is such a tasteful and dynamic player...always been a huuuuge fan of his style!
I have thought that the unfavorable comparison to the other two is unfair. He is absolutely at the foundation of the bulk of the hits. BLACKOUT and ANIMAL MAGNETISM are critical in my early hard rock/ metal development. Technique combined with melodic appeal, the whole package.
When I was a kid, my parents had a VHS tape of the Scorps. Had all their music videos up to that point and some bootleg live stuff from various shows. Matthias Jabs' striped Explorer was my first taste of GAS - guitar acquisition syndrome. I had to own an Explorer. Rick Neilsen had em, Pete Willis had em, Jabs had em, Hetfield had em... All the cool guys had Explorers. 30+ years later, I still think the Explorer is the coolest guitar shape ever thanks to this guy
Scorps top my list of favorite bands. All songs are catchy with great hooks, and Matthias just tears it up with great melody lines. Have all their albums and seen them a few times
He alone made me start playing guitar when i was a kid and i will never ever be able to thank him enough for that. A true inspiration and so underrated that it makes me sick. He is right up there with the best of all time.
Matthias youre such a Humble Man¡ Ive been youre fan for Decades lear Some Scorpions songs man¡ I do have 2 Gibson Explorer,s too¡ so i also love and relate to the Story when you first heard Hendrix all along the watchtower man Awesome soulful guy . that tears dropped from youre eyes it happens to me all the time when i hear No One Like You i play that song and allways makes me cry remembers me of my wife ¡🤟🤟🙏🙏❤❤ Scorpions Rules
Mathias Jabs is very cool dude. I just never got on board with 80s and 90 s SCORPIONS. I Will say the live sound of the twin guitars make SCORPIONS one of the best in concert. It is unbelievable just top notch.
Love the documentary. Really well done. But Matthias failed to mention shortly after he joined the band let him go because Michael came back. Then he left them during the tour and they had to ask Matthias to come back. Luckily for everyone he said yes. But I’m sure he must have been hurtin after been let go.
Some of the most memorable and melodic guitar solos. Scorpions were the first band I ever heard where you could actually hum along to the guitar solos. Perfect combination of melody and flash in his playing and writing.
I really like Matthias' solos and although he doesn't always the attention of being one of the greatest his solos stick to your mind and combine the mechanics of metallic shred (with taste) exceptional melodic composition that makes the song much better.
This was great. His English is outstanding. Better than my German. Ich lernen langsum 😂 Great guitar player. He's funny too. Great interview. I hope to see his guitar store someday.
Yes his English has gotten so much better . He now specks it like it’s his first language. When I first met him in 1982 in Cleveland Ohio . He could barely speak English at all ! What a great guy ❤
@@MsRocker961 Yeah. I remember him in a vhs video I purchased when I was young and he could barely speak English. I saw them in around 82 or so and Iron Maiden opened for them. 🤘♥️
Really nice guy and awesome guitar player one of my favorites, love to hear him talk about guitars. Someday I'll go to Munich and meet him I hope. Like to buy a guitar from his shop.
Sure many aseme you with face , clearly your's favorite player Guitar... many aseme name with you ( almoust I love Michael 💞 name ... sure you aseme... I born in may .. my favorits artist's Michael's J ❤G ❤ H ❤Angel's 💞💞💞 ...many aseme with me ..sure with you ... nr 1 evè ... Scorpel's ⚘💕 with Minracl 💞 Mathias Jabs... aseme...nr1 evè ) .. can be wowww make album solo❤ slowly ⚘💕sound.. many Guitar...⚘💕⚘💞✌ .. you wanted "meet " him ?! ...upsss... 😎
Hi MJ, just saw this..... good to see a documentary about MJ Guitars. I regret never making it there, but that virtual trip thru the store sure was amazing. Take care and please stay healthy and safe!!
This guy looks fantastic for his age! He’s only two years younger than myself but if I had to guess his age I would be thinking late forties, early fifties. No jowl sagging, no saggy neck, I’m jealous! Oh, and no grey hair?
No drums,, no keyboards,, no brass,, no bullshit!
Love this guy! 🤣👍
He’s weirdly underrated. Super tasteful solos, great dynamics! Jabs is REALLY good!
Rating source please?
@@craigbutterfield592 as in Michael Schenker gets all the Scorpions praise
@@markcoleman3370 rudolf is in scorps not michael
@@Septicshites Michael WAS in Scorpions before Matthias. Now the brothers pretty much hate each other
@@markcoleman3370 really? thats crazy i did not know that and ive listened to them for years at this point
Jabs is one of Germany's musical treasures and rock masters...hands down.
and the around the world!
I've been mystified, mesmerized and magnified
Since I first heard them in the early 80s , some of jabs solos on all albums are freaking BLISTERING , SPEED , MELODIC TILL TUES. EAVEN TODAY I HAVE A NEARLY IMPOSIBLE TIME FINDING SOMEONE WITH MOST OF JABS SKILL THE MAN IS A VELVET HAMMER AND DOESNT GET HALF THE ATTN OR AKALADES HE SHOULD , NO DISRESPECT RUDY BUT JABS AND THAT BAD TO THE BONE EXPLORER ARR THE SCORPIONS
Matthias, there's no one like you!!!🎸
So is , one the best, Minracl 💞 Mathias Jabs, can be woww make one album solo ... slowly.. more wowww listening how play Guitar many 💞💞💞 wowww...
@impeller speed , from you .. peace ✌
@impeller speed blackmore schenker,Gary moore hendrix evh page srv iommi
@@jerrywoods4066 George Lynch, John 5, Eddie Van Halen.
@@metalhead7181 oh and 2 more of my favorites Rik emmit Ronnie montrose and also satrianni
It's about time Matthias gets some recognition - he's such an overlooked and underrated guitarist.
Completely agree
This guy seems like the coolest dude ever. And he’s a major super star.
Nice observation… But Billy Gibbons is the coolest dude ever
@@Hitlistrocks Actually if you ask me wich I realize your not, I'm actually the coolest human being to ever grace our planet.. ....... your welcome humanity!
@@williamsherman1089 your probably cooler than billy gibbons lol
@@williamsherman1089 ya just ask him.You know what else is cool? Frozen poop......You might actually be cooler if you knew the difference between “your” and “you’re”....but the rest of the world gets it....the overall ranking of the US in Education,is 36th....Ironically the US will consider these places Sh**holes.What is it known as to be under a sh**hole?
@@Hitlistrocks No. gibbons hides who he is behind his sunglasses and hats that he rarely removes in public. He just plays a cool character. He's not genuine when interviewed. It's all pretence. Great guitarist though.
He's hilarious, what a good sense of humor and all around cool guy.
Very simple man and and never takes proud and fame to his head !
Long time Scorpions fan this is my first interview I have ever seen with Matthias. Was a great guy, humble well spoken and great sense of humor!
Grossly underrated. This dude has always been great.
Rating source please?
I would say overlooked...bizarrely still in the shadows of Michael and Uli respectively.
Killer player in my books...always admired his work within Scorpions.
Mathias has been one of my favourite rock guitarists since the early 80s; his solos are so exciting, wonderfully melodic and memorable.
Michael contributed songs like Holiday that I heard Michael say on an interview Rudolph and Scorpions didn't give him credit for.
@@biggstile I do know that Mathias has said that Michael was his mentor during the time when Mathias had first joined the Scorpions.
11:31 "You got a knob here to stop it.."🤣 Brilliant, a comedian as well as a great guitarist.
Self taught and charmingly humorous… not to mention a great rock guitarist. Gotta love Matthias!
He's so underrated and underappreciated. Having to come in after Michael and Uli is no small task and he's taken them to levels they never would have achieved
Mathias is an excellent guitarist and people can debate this until the cows come home.He has perfect phrasing,tons of melodic sensibility snd s fantastic guitar sound, cool guy too!
Some of the best tones and leads in rock history bar none, way to underrated
His tone is cutting, amazing.
He fused old-school Euro-metal with futuristic Van Halen techniques, together with that tone created something very special.
One of my favorite guitarists. Metal is filled with technical excellence, but trying to find a guy who can play really beautiful, elegant metal runs is unusually difficult. Enter Mr. Mathias Jabs. Great post.
It was on the album "Animal Magnetism" that Mathias Jabs was firmly in the driver's seat as the Scorpions lead guitar player even though "Lovedrive" is his debut with 'Scorps, that album's main guitar input was mostly handled by Michael Schenker.
Thank you!
MJ totally under appreciated by rock fans. One of the best-especially for Scorpions. Me and my brother snuck in some photo gear taking photos (film negative not digital) at a show. MJ was right in front of us and saw me on my brother's back with the camera. He posed with some great action, did a solo pointed at us and I gave him the thumbs up. He smiled and went to the other side. A great performer, humble and didn't mind the camera in the audience. This was in the 80s when camera, recording devices were not allowed.
What a great memory! Thank's for sharing that with us.
I agree with this and most other entries. Nice, interesting, from a great musician. Just one little reservation - he ignored, twice, Michael: first time telling about himself joining the band, then about Lovedrive (no influence at all - really?). In the story as the Scorpions have it, Michael has been erased from the Lovedrive context and this just isn't fair as he wrote and played on, like, a half of the record. Also the face grimace Matthias made about Michael was unkind. Other than that, cool guy. Also, it's pleasant to see in his eyes, the look, that he is a happy, fulfilled man.
@@greg-warsaw4708sorry but Michael made his own bed. He walked out, most likely because of ego. Matthias doesn't HAVE an ego because he loves music, as well as his fans. I followed guitarist for 4 decades. He is the purest non poser I have ever witnessed. His style belongs 100% to who he is. He owes nothing to Michael or anyone, and they are lucky he was humble as well as brave enough to come back and take on the role, going on to create some of the most unique and recognizable riffs in all of music.
“It’s also called the Flying Arrow, Would you please open the window?” Hahahahah. Awesome! Great stuff brother! Love it!
Ive had the privilege to meet both Uli and Matthias and they are 2 of nicest most grounded and down to earth people you will ever meet. I've met hundreds of "celebrities" and those 2 definitely stand out as far as just being very decent non-egotistical people.
Maybe I'm wrong..but these guys don't seem to have been plagued with the years of cocaine and booze like so many others. To be in their 60s and still be delivering the goods like they do - that's inspiring.
Yes, nice to see he hasn't cooked his brain.
Beer, wein, oder vasser ?
Healthy, positive, forward-thinking...love these Rock Believers
Yes...COMFORT is the name of the game
Just Herman Rarebell, he enjoyed the partying and all the things that go with it
Er ist der Grund, warum Jungs wie ich angefangen haben Gitarre zu spielen und es immer noch tun.
Danke für alles, du hast uns unglaublich viel gegeben Matthias
What a cool interview! The great thing about this extended interview is I think fans really get to see his personality shine through, rather than just in the limited sound bites everyone is used to seeing. I've had the chance to interview him myself twice and have some extended backstage visits as well, and while he is very thoughtful, he also has an amazing sense of humor, which one can definitely see in this interview. One of my all-time favorite guitarists, and he is criminally underrated when it comes to top guitar player recognition.
Criminally underrated, yes.
One of the best of all time! To this day the solo in Rock You Like A Hurricane amazes me. It’s melodic, shredding, precise and pure genius.
If you like that... have you heard the song " Coast to Coast " ? talking about melodical ! the layers of guitars is amazing
@@darrenwood6520 most definitely!
@@darrenwood6520 thats the Schenker boys
@Anthony Davella great tone, and melody . I really like the layers of different guitars/ melody in that song.
So difficult to emulate his touch,
One of the greatest guitarist of all time. Tasteful player with tons of melody. Live they are incredible.
Jabs, Roth, Schenker, all great guitarist for the Scorps. Blessings to you Matthias!
Can't think of too many bands with a better roster of current and former guitarists.
@@jamesnation9889 not too many, but Iron Maiden does immediately spring to mind
@@jamesnation9889do you mean a band with 2 guitarists? Which I assume you do . Thin lizzy Judas priest
@@ppvk2610 thin lizzy Judas priest period
@@ppvk2610 also Molly hatchet and skynyrd
I’ve been a fan of the Scorps since Blackout and never knew Matthies was such a terrific down to earth person. I bet you could set next to him on a plane, talk nonstop and never realize who you sat next to until the next day.
A pros pro. Love his unique style. Never had an off night. It took me a while to realize he keeps saying "Flashy" not Fleshy 😄
I saw the Scorpions in Las Vegas in March. Loved the band and songs but THIS DUDE RIGHT HERE... He let you know that he loved playing, was having fun, believed in the music and was amazing. Best show ever and Jabs made it that much better!!! You could feel and see that they all loved doing what they do!
I saw them in Singapore 2016, show number 1 million for them but number 1 for me😃. And yeah, they really kickass that night.
Mathias ist ein super sympathischer Typ und einfach ein super Gitarrist.
Scorpion fan here! since 1979 when Lovedrive came out. And that's about the time Mathias showed up. I love his tone, style and his phrasing on his stinging leads. Yes, he's very pentatonic but he has that sting in his playing. I just love it!
Seen the Scorps live many times in the 80,s. They never disappointed. Never! The World Wide Live tour in 1984 was epic! Hell....they made a live album from that tour! So many good songs they have. Love the Scorpions.
US Festival 1983. I've only seen the Scorpions live once but it was a helluva show. They were great that day!!! And then we waited an eternity for Van Halen..... What a day!!!!!
I was there to Scorps stole the show that day!
@@roaldyboy they did ... may 29 i think .. triumph .. ric emment .. and jake e lee .. and of course eddie , dlr not so much .. iwas ther @ 10 am .. got home [alta loma ] @ 1am .. still have the shirt { doesn't fit anymore } who knew we were witnessing history ? thanx steve w ..
@@johnneurohr7156 rock on bro
I went to both US festivals every day every show! Amazing
What a treat to actually feel like I’m sitting down and listening to Matthias… He is absolutely adorable, super talented, and I never ever hear him speak because he’s so humble and doesn’t show off or anything. This is really awesome. Thank you.
As a lifelong Scorpions fan since Blackout I don’t think I’ve watched an interview with Jabs. What a likeable guy, and criminally underrated guitarist.
Just saw Mathias and the Scorpions in Vegas. Man those guys put on a hell of a show. Mathias has about the best tone I've ever heard within that scope of rock
What a cool dude. Always loved his playing but now I can see he's a lovely fella too I like him even more.
What a great personality. Gives me a whole new appreciation of his guitar playing and the Scorpions.
Matthias you are amazing, Scorpions would not be the same without you.
What a class act!! Have seen the Scorpions 4 times. Every single time they are spot on. Mix is always great. Chemistry!!
Matthias’ stage presence is as pro as it gets and never misses a lick. Tasteful and classy. 🤘
We need more role models like him. For someone who is in the public eye and is idolized to the degree that he is, it could easily go to his head It obviously has not.
He is an incredible musician, guitarist and person. He is the role model we need more of.
Agree 100%
What really showed these aspects to me was the You Tube Videos of him playing with Scorpion tribute bands. Who does this ....? I could not imagine the members of Kiss doing that . Somehow they would be "offended" or think that was "below" them to do .And what a thrill that must be for the cover bands ! --- This guy Rocks !
@@csnide6702 Oh yes, the Scopyons! Seen them a few times, a great Scorps tribute band!
I saw them on the Monsters of Rock tour with Van Halen, Metallica, Dokken, and Kingdom Come , and the Scorpions totally stole the show. They were clearly having a good time, and it showed, they really were awesome. Love Van Halen, but the Scorpions blew everyone away.
I Absolutely Agree....seen them East Troy (Alpine Valley) Wisconsin April 1988 Woooo✌✌✌😎
One the most underrated guitar players in rock-n-roll.
He is criminally underrated.
Uli was a great vibe. Hendrix enthusiast, his early work was important to the Scorpions. Exit was mutual apparently and the result of opinion of musical direction. The entrance Mattias unleashed a whole different feel and sound to the group. Really elevated the dynamic and power to the group that we know today.
Mathias. He's on top of the metal mountain same as guys from Priest..Maiden..etc.Got very melodic chops. Him and Rudy always sound great.
Such a disservice he isnt mentioned as one of the greats like many others. He’s a total package guitarist. What an inspiration.
Professional and a gentleman… Always been a fan, even more so after this great interview! Keep rockin Matthia🤘🏼
Matthias seems like a good guy. Pretty laid back, funny, & self deprecating.
I love what he says about Explorers and Vs. My first real guitar was a Gibson Explorer. And he's so right, it was sooo heavy. I didn't realize it at the time, but my next purchase was an Ibanez ProLine V and when I got it, I'm not kidding, I thought it was a toy and I had been ripped off🤣
I love Matthias ,awsome guitar player and a cool individual. Love the Scorpions.
He is such a nice guy and a great musician. When he is talking I get a feeling like he is your elder brother's high school friend and he has a band that plays in bars which he is the guitar player. Oh, man...this dude is the guitarist of the legendary Scorpions! The band that is rocking for I don't know maybe half a century. And he acts as if it is not. Sooo honest, down to earth person. The owner of great riffs, great solos...Great guy!
Hey Matthias. I met you at MSG when you Opened for Rainbow in the early 80's. That night you told me about your 'secret' on the solo for Dynamite. I have never forgotten meeting you. Thanks for a great memory
Like Keith said "Believe it or not I haven't forgotten any of it." This is one cool guy.
What a nice, down-to-earth guy! I really enjoyed watching this vid.
Always love their playing - always seemed really low key and humble - Aging gracefully, happy and healthy! Good for him!!
Matthias is one of the most dynamic, exciting lead guitar players of all time. He is a huge influence to Kirk Hammett.
Really? hmmm
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I watched an interview with Kirk Hammett where he talked about this. Jabs did influence him, but he also mentioned both Roth and Michael as well. He spoke about all three.
One of my all time favorite guitarists. I'm on a big Scorpions kick lately with the release of Rock Believer!
That new album is such a shot of adrenaline! I have already played Rock Believer a ridiclous amount of times and it makes me smile wide hearing the vitality still evident in their music!!
This band is such a gift for hard rock fans!!
Matthias Jabs gets often overlooked, when people talk about the Scorpions' guitarplayers, because Uli Jon Roth & Michael Schenker are such legends, BUT the guy has written amazing solos, has a great tone and his playing always fits the songs.
Plus, he always comes off as a pretty chill and down to earth type of guy.
Funny he didn't mention that his first album with Scorpions, halve the songs were written and played with Michael. But he didn't want to stay in the band. Awesome band
@@nacuda9 I like the two others` guitarplaying much more than Matzes pull off tirades. But more than Michael Uli is my favorite player, so creativ.
Schenker is a legendary effup. M. Jabs shows up early, works overtime, and gets the job done. We don’t look askance at those qualities.
Exactly this.
I played World Wide Live (on double vinyl) until the grooves wore out back in the day - I don't think there's a bad song or note on there. Sure, he's not as venerated as Uli or Michael, but he's a class player, and by all accounts a very amiable, humble sort of chap.
@@MercutioUK2006 I love that album ! Hit between the Eyes has an amazing solo..and his tone is out of this world..watch them here on youtube on a 2019 tour..damn awesome !
Jabs is a cool guy! Always smiling on stage and having a good time! He plays stinging Guitar solos that I really enjoy seeing. I want to visit his guitar store.
Great Interview!
Thanks!
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Enjoyed listening to Matthias sharing his stories. I've seen the Scorpions live twice and both times, they did indeed kick ass as he said they did even if they were tired. Also met him and Rudolph circa 1990 in Austin, Texas. They were both very kind and gracious. Great memory for me.
Matthias Jabs in in my top 20 favorite guitarist he’s a super super guitar player and his fills are tremendous.
I have been an enormous fan of Matthias Jabs since the late 1970's, it was great to listen to his story.
Matthias is awesome....he is truly amazing.
He has been a huge influence on me.
He looks great....he has definitely aged well.
I can't believe I'd watch this entire interview of Matthias Jabs without any knowledge in guitar. He's so Interesting, Humourous and Talented Guitarist.
I ADORE THIS MAN!!! Always smiling and so friendly with everyone he meets. Not to mention EXTREAMELY EASY ON THE EYES EVEN IN HIS LATE 60'S. ❤❤❤❤
Fantastic interview! Matthias is engaging and interesting a real joy to listen to.
What a cool guy!! When he talks about all the places he's been, I remember seeing the Scorp's in 2000 in little ol'Boise, Idaho!! I wonder if he remembers playing that gig?? Outside, 100 degree's and about 10,000 to 15,000 hot, sweaty rockers!! Excellent show!!
I spent the night with the Scorpions after several shows and they are all very down to earth. Rudy, Klaus, and Matthias are very friendly and thankful for their fan base. The Scorpions are awesome
I really, really, REALLY like Matthias especially after watching this video. GREAT upload, and thank you!
He gets no respect when it comes to comparisons with Uli and Michael. But he's easily my favorite of the 3, and without any argument, he's been the most successful for the Scorpions.
The hardest shit for me to learn as a guitar player was his sick scales ascending up the fretboard in the Hurricane solo.
He is so criminally underrated.
Glad to hear l am not the only one who prefers Matthias to the other two. I love all three but Matthias is such a tasteful and dynamic player...always been a huuuuge fan of his style!
I have thought that the unfavorable comparison to the other two is unfair. He is absolutely at the foundation of the bulk of the hits.
BLACKOUT and ANIMAL MAGNETISM are critical in my early hard rock/ metal development.
Technique combined with melodic appeal, the whole package.
One of the All Time Best Guitarists of all Time. He has a very unique Feeling when he plays a Solo and is still accurately when playing very fast.
When I was a kid, my parents had a VHS tape of the Scorps. Had all their music videos up to that point and some bootleg live stuff from various shows. Matthias Jabs' striped Explorer was my first taste of GAS - guitar acquisition syndrome. I had to own an Explorer. Rick Neilsen had em, Pete Willis had em, Jabs had em, Hetfield had em... All the cool guys had Explorers. 30+ years later, I still think the Explorer is the coolest guitar shape ever thanks to this guy
He seems super cool! I really love their music. No mistaking that band when you hear them.
Such a great guitarist/Musician and super genuine
Scorps top my list of favorite bands. All songs are catchy with great hooks, and Matthias just tears it up with great melody lines. Have all their albums and seen them a few times
He alone made me start playing guitar when i was a kid and i will never ever be able to thank him enough for that. A true inspiration and so underrated that it makes me sick. He is right up there with the best of all time.
Matthias youre such a Humble Man¡ Ive been youre fan for Decades lear Some Scorpions songs man¡ I do have 2 Gibson Explorer,s too¡ so i also love and relate to the Story when you first heard Hendrix all along the watchtower man Awesome soulful guy . that tears dropped from youre eyes it happens to me all the time when i hear No One Like You i play that song and allways makes me cry remembers me of my wife ¡🤟🤟🙏🙏❤❤ Scorpions Rules
Mathias Jabs is very cool dude. I just never got on board with 80s and 90 s SCORPIONS. I Will say the live sound of the twin guitars make SCORPIONS one of the best in concert. It is unbelievable just top notch.
Love the documentary. Really well done. But Matthias failed to mention shortly after he joined the band let him go because Michael came back. Then he left them during the tour and they had to ask Matthias to come back. Luckily for everyone he said yes. But I’m sure he must have been hurtin after been let go.
Some of the most memorable and melodic guitar solos. Scorpions were the first band I ever heard where you could actually hum along to the guitar solos. Perfect combination of melody and flash in his playing and writing.
I really like Matthias' solos and although he doesn't always the attention of being one of the greatest his solos stick to your mind and combine the mechanics of metallic shred (with taste) exceptional melodic composition that makes the song much better.
He’s got to be one of the coolest guys in Rock!
the guy is a legend!! Remembering, this interview is from 2016!
One of the coolest guys in Rock & Roll ! Great guitarist as well ! Much respect fot Matthias ! ...
Just love it !
We want more from this amazing player.
Greetings from Portugal
What a great interview. Scorpions have always been a favorite of mine. Matthias is such a down to earth guy
I love it! A really great guitarist and person! Thanks for all the great music Matthias Jabs!
What a friendly chap and a super player too.
I didn’t even realize MJ spoke English and on top of that he’s cool AF. Great interview!
This was great. His English is outstanding. Better than my German. Ich lernen langsum 😂
Great guitar player.
He's funny too.
Great interview. I hope to see his guitar store someday.
Yes his English has gotten so much better . He now specks it like it’s his first language. When I first met him in 1982 in Cleveland Ohio . He could barely speak English at all ! What a great guy ❤
@@MsRocker961 Yeah. I remember him in a vhs video I purchased when I was young and he could barely speak English. I saw them in around 82 or so and Iron Maiden opened for them. 🤘♥️
Such a great guitarist...and a great person...and great interview.
Really nice guy and awesome guitar player one of my favorites, love to hear him talk about guitars. Someday I'll go to Munich and meet him I hope. Like to buy a guitar from his shop.
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I always bend my whammy bar slightly , for a custom feel .
I'm from Malaysia.
Thanks Matthias and Scorpions..
We all love you..
Matthias has always amazed me! But his performance on unplugged in Athens is one of his greatest performances ever!
Love this guy. Very underrated. He and Rudy always in good health and looking good!
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Hi MJ, just saw this..... good to see a documentary about MJ Guitars. I regret never making it there, but that virtual trip thru the store sure was amazing. Take care and please stay healthy and safe!!
This is a really good watch!!! Matthias seems like a super nice guy and his guitar playing is awesome!!!
Matthias is just wonderful
This guy looks fantastic for his age! He’s only two years younger than myself but if I had to guess his age I would be thinking late forties, early fifties. No jowl sagging, no saggy neck, I’m jealous! Oh, and no grey hair?
Matthias is one of my favorites. Seems like a real down to earth guy too.