was working at this venue in Houston and my first night, guess who was there...Eric Johnson was playing. I was overwhelmed by his playing.. I about got fired cause I was watching him more than working but who could blame me... Thanks Robert, this is such a great memory....
I appreciate the lesson, but I really love the presentation. I like that you're not perfect and that you break character with little jokes. It gives us a big dose of your personality, and it makes for a great watch. Thanks.
"the Electromagnets" I saw them live in a small club in Austin one Friday evening in 1973 playing material from their first album which hadn't yet been released. As good as they all were Eric was the most impressive and the most reserved. The next morning I was the only person in the local music shop just up the street when Eric and another band member came in to speak briefly with the only employee. Eric caught me looking at him across the room but we didn't speak. I was sure he recognized me from the night before as I came in just before the gig and just sat by myself on a barstool until they finished. I knew nothing about them but left speechless - the rest of the weekend.
I watched so many videos but i noticed i only save urs. I believe teachin is what u were born to do. It 7 months n 4 days playing guitar. I know ill never be as good as u but its saved my life. I ty very much for what u do.
The great thing about this hack is you can apply it to pretty much any scale. Vids like this always help me come up with new soloing ideas when I find myself just playing the same stuff over and over. Thanks man!
Hey Brother! I can't thank you enough for your videos. I've been teaching,writing,recording and performing for many years. From Rockabilly,Folk,Country,Rock to metal and never could sound like Eric Johnson. Always kinda bothered me. But you Sir have unleashed the patterns that are the secret to Eric's style. It really helped and I'm just getting started! God Bless you Robert! Rob Ransom Appleton,WI
This unlocked a new level of mobility for me! I visualized all the Em/GMaj CAGED shapes linking up the and down the neck and I’m playing a short phrase then sliding to another shape. Just needed the seed of the idea, thanks!
Nice Robert ! You Got your Eric down ! Looks like you skip a box every two strings? Makes those leaps jump out ! Love to see you do some Jeff Beck ? Freeway Jam etc ??
There's a few people who have expanded this kind of idea to diatonic modes, arpeggios and double stops. Really great way to learn the fretboard and warm up.
I've always noticed that about his playing, in regards to those big shifts and wondered how or rather what is he doing exactly? Thanks for giving me some insight on it! Great lesson!
Not the best at shifting around yet, I just started playing ~4 months ago. I do watch all of your “hack” videos and your explanations really help! Thanks and keep up the great work!!
Another great lesson, Robert! I always learn a lot from these. I think a Vito Bratta hack video would be a good one to do, too. I hear him do a lot of cool stuff in his solos, and there’s definitely an EVH influence.
Nice one Robert, good lesson, I'm glad even a good guitar player like your self has a week part. That is your decending on the scale and stuff, mine is I play one day and it sounds great, then I go back another day do the same thing and it sounds terrible 😄....I can't get my head around it, but Hay, I still love playing. Even I have trouble decending.......all the best and stay well.
Excellent, excellent...EXCELLENT! The only thing that surpasses the info here is YOUR MUSICIANSHIP!!!! What is your signal chain in this video? Many thanks!
Hack suggestion: A guy I always thought had a really unique style, but not many people really "know" is Gary Richrath. He has an unmistakable style that always seems to fit the song. Definitely one of the guys I love to listen to.
@@ModernGolfer Agree. I still think too many people hear "REO Speedwagon" and immediately think "Keep On Lovin You". Great song mind you, but if you really want to hear why Richrath was so amazing you need to listen to things like "157 Riverside" and "Golden Country"
OMG it's Robert Baker time! (two years too late :(). love the guitars man! I need an electric badly. It would lift my music up a whole lot but I only have an acoustic
How can people dislike free guitar tips from an amazing guitar player? I really dont get haters, I'll take advice from anyone that can play like Robert !!
I think I got close. I was stewing over this but it's pretty simple. Vox AC30 with overdrive and reverb, tuned to suit your pickups. Not super complicated but daaaaaaang it sounds heavenly.
@@osherez6597hermida audio makes a pedal called “Dover Drive” it’s the closest I’ve gotten to the EJ tone. Especially if you run it into another overdrive pedal with some delay
I love your videos. Great content, great player and you seem like such I decent fellow.....but you are now the cream of the crop for wearing a Macho man T-Shirt
Great look into the EJ style hack. Eric’s Ah Via Musicom album played a huge part in my life while deployed for Desert Storm/Shield. Had plenty of time to learn that album during those months. Thanks for sharing your vids!!!
Any tips to get that tone out of humbuckers? I’ve got an ESP/LTD EC1000 with Seymour Duncan’s but no coil split unfortunately. Are you using a lot of compression and reverb? Sounds like a lovely ‘big’ sound as you say in the video. P.S. Love these “hack” vids. How about some Reb Beach style hacks soon?
A bit off topic but is that an art sgx 2000 processor in the background? If it is i love mine and the x 15 expression pedal combo. Just curious what you thought of it if thats what it is.
Great! Lesson Robert. There needs to be another 300 million EJ lessons!
Thank you buddy
I remember when I discovered Eric. Greatest day ever.
Same here!
Same!
Same but different! Lol
Same!
I remember your M O T H 3 R
"Not today box 2, see you lata" totally made me laugh out loud for some reason. Caught me off guard lol.
same!
was working at this venue in Houston and my first night, guess who was there...Eric Johnson was playing. I was overwhelmed by his playing.. I about got fired cause I was watching him more than working but who could blame me... Thanks Robert, this is such a great memory....
I appreciate the lesson, but I really love the presentation. I like that you're not perfect and that you break character with little jokes. It gives us a big dose of your personality, and it makes for a great watch. Thanks.
You're a monster and that Strat is super beautiful!
"the Electromagnets" I saw them live in a small club in Austin one Friday evening in 1973 playing material from their first album which hadn't yet been released. As good as they all were Eric was the most impressive and the most reserved. The next morning I was the only person in the local music shop just up the street when Eric and another band member came in to speak briefly with the only employee. Eric caught me looking at him across the room but we didn't speak. I was sure he recognized me from the night before as I came in just before the gig and just sat by myself on a barstool until they finished. I knew nothing about them but left speechless - the rest of the weekend.
Can not take my eyes off that white strat..shakes head..thank you for the excellent lesson Robert!
I watched so many videos but i noticed i only save urs. I believe teachin is what u were born to do. It 7 months n 4 days playing guitar. I know ill never be as good as u but its saved my life. I ty very much for what u do.
The great thing about this hack is you can apply it to pretty much any scale. Vids like this always help me come up with new soloing ideas when I find myself just playing the same stuff over and over. Thanks man!
That tone in the beginning is gorgeous
Beginning lick to TRADEMARK solo, is a FANTASTIC Xample as well, the entire solo is a text book! That shiftg is MAGNIFICO too, grt job brother Rob
Great Lesson!! But honestly, I was speechless until the end of the video for the tone! That's a nice EJ tone!!!
Hey Brother! I can't thank you enough for your videos. I've been teaching,writing,recording and performing for many years. From Rockabilly,Folk,Country,Rock to metal and never could sound like Eric Johnson. Always kinda bothered me. But you Sir have unleashed the patterns that are the secret to Eric's style. It really helped and I'm just getting started! God Bless you Robert! Rob Ransom Appleton,WI
Love your teaching style & humor.... a black guard Tele? Sweet
This unlocked a new level of mobility for me! I visualized all the Em/GMaj CAGED shapes linking up the and down the neck and I’m playing a short phrase then sliding to another shape. Just needed the seed of the idea, thanks!
What an amazing tone at the beginning of the video😍
Gotta love Eric Johnson licks and his tone
Nice Robert ! You Got your Eric down !
Looks like you skip a box every two strings?
Makes those leaps jump out !
Love to see you do some Jeff Beck ? Freeway Jam etc ??
I have sort of realized this for a while but had no idea how to apply it. This video really helped, thanks!
Nice video.
The “longer “ intervals really make the sound.
👍🏻
There's a few people who have expanded this kind of idea to diatonic modes, arpeggios and double stops. Really great way to learn the fretboard and warm up.
Great lesson!.... Great production. Really, excellent camera work sound quality and editing
Perfect video for my Birthday... thank you!
🎸🤓🎸🇺🇸☮️
Great lesson Mr. Baker
Wow what a cool lesson! I subbed. Side note, purple shirt and white strat is good vibes.
Great explanation on the EJ style. I’ll try to incorporate it a bit and see where it takes me.
Awesome. Thanks for this. I've been looking for exercises to help "break out of the box".
I've always noticed that about his playing, in regards to those big shifts and wondered how or rather what is he doing exactly? Thanks for giving me some insight on it! Great lesson!
I really like this lady, she makes the best videos
Not the best at shifting around yet, I just started playing ~4 months ago. I do watch all of your “hack” videos and your explanations really help! Thanks and keep up the great work!!
I don't think Eric picks every note in the fast pentatonic stuff where he descends. but nice vid. great to just change your approach now and then.
Another great lesson, Robert! I always learn a lot from these. I think a Vito Bratta hack video would be a good one to do, too. I hear him do a lot of cool stuff in his solos, and there’s definitely an EVH influence.
so coooool and so good humor. I love this series so much. Good job sir. Keep up this series pls
Thank you again for another insightful lesson love your sense of humor while teaching
Stellar lesson, dude :) I have never thought of skipping boxes like that! Very fluid sound!
Great lesson--jolting me out of the rut that I am in with my playing! Thank you, Robert.
Nice one Robert, good lesson, I'm glad even a good guitar player like your self has a week part. That is your decending on the scale and stuff, mine is I play one day and it sounds great, then I go back another day do the same thing and it sounds terrible 😄....I can't get my head around it, but Hay, I still love playing. Even I have trouble decending.......all the best and stay well.
Awesome lesson Robert! EJ is such a phenomenal player.
Great lesson! Thanks Robert
Love the tone.... aside from the "hack"!
Great video, EJ and Randy Rhoads are my top two guitar 🎸 heroes
Excellent, excellent...EXCELLENT! The only thing that surpasses the info here is YOUR MUSICIANSHIP!!!! What is your signal chain in this video? Many thanks!
The Eric Johnson tone is really instantly recognizable
Eric is my favourite guitarist thanks bro you are amazing. I like the tone it’s really Eric Johnsons sound. 😍🤘
Eric
Great lesson man! Always trying to take my skills to the next level and your videos continually give me all kinds of ideas.
Just learned the intro to Gem! He is definitely one of my favorites!
Cool lesson... .well done🎸🎸🎸
Great lesson Robert! This content is great brother!👍👍
That intro jam tho! 🔥🤘🎸
love these runs!
Thank you for sharing so much expertise with us. I am constantly learning stuff from you on all of your videos. Great job!
Elliot Easton video? Underrated lead guitar player. Love the lesson series bro!
Killer reverb, sweet licks and Fuzz forever
Great lesson! thanks Joe Dirt!
Hack suggestion: A guy I always thought had a really unique style, but not many people really "know" is Gary Richrath. He has an unmistakable style that always seems to fit the song. Definitely one of the guys I love to listen to.
Reo Speedwagon was a killer band. Still say, if I was a gazillionaire and wanted to hire the world's best 'backyard party band', REO would be it! 🤘
@@ModernGolfer Agree. I still think too many people hear "REO Speedwagon" and immediately think "Keep On Lovin You". Great song mind you, but if you really want to hear why Richrath was so amazing you need to listen to things like "157 Riverside" and "Golden Country"
Roll with the changes!
OMG it's Robert Baker time! (two years too late :(). love the guitars man! I need an electric badly. It would lift my music up a whole lot but I only have an acoustic
Dude, that tone 👌🏼
Watching this type of videos makes me see another way to play the guitar
Two of my favorites are Robert Baker and Carl Brown.
Great lesson Robert! Can I sign up for the Black Guard Telecaster? Thanks!
righteous tone, robert 🖖
Great lesson as always Robert!
Thanks Robert for this great vid and for the free tabs ! You’re gem🇫🇷👍🏼🍒
I'd love to see a Paul Gilbert hack video. Great lesson!
GREAT LESSON THX😁
I'm a big fan of Eric, and I've seen tons of videos and I never seem to crack his code, but these videos are helping a lot!
If you haven’t already found him, Troy Grady does the best breakdown of EJ’s picking and style I’ve seen.
@@loganpirie4387 he said crack the code haha - i have a hintiling that he knows the vids
Awesome breakdown!
3:07 - very catchy.
Would love to see you dissect some Steve Howe Yes stuff. Like "Yours is no Disgrace"
Dude i love your videos man!!!
Wow. I like that. I will be practicing that for sure
Great vid again. Marty Friedman next please
Cool lesson bro
How can people dislike free guitar tips from an amazing guitar player? I really dont get haters, I'll take advice from anyone that can play like Robert !!
Awesome job, but the bigger question is how you built that tone? Sounds amazing.
I was just thinking the same. Distracted by the godly tone I barely learned anything haha
I think I got close. I was stewing over this but it's pretty simple. Vox AC30 with overdrive and reverb, tuned to suit your pickups. Not super complicated but daaaaaaang it sounds heavenly.
@@alphaclean3364 tnx bro il check it out
@@osherez6597hermida audio makes a pedal called “Dover Drive” it’s the closest I’ve gotten to the EJ tone. Especially if you run it into another overdrive pedal with some delay
Loving this! More lessons on how to mix up those boxes would be fab!😎👌
I love learning old def leppard
3:06 what I came to see
Robert: just playing this to show you this ISN’T what we’re getting into today.
Lmaooo RIP
"throw in your other Eric Johnson Riffs". Ah yes, my deep wealth of Eric Johnson riffs. Great lesson!
That strat always get me!
I love your videos. Great content, great player and you seem like such I decent fellow.....but you are now the cream of the crop for wearing a Macho man T-Shirt
Great look into the EJ style hack. Eric’s Ah Via Musicom album played a huge part in my life while deployed for Desert Storm/Shield. Had plenty of time to learn that album during those months. Thanks for sharing your vids!!!
very cool break down
Awe yeah! Been waiting for this one❤️🔥🤘
Awesome intro, thanks for this hack man!, how about that weird vibrato thing he does, it sounds like a japanese Koto
It's like a weird tapping thing
The nicest licks everrrrr!
Any tips to get that tone out of humbuckers? I’ve got an ESP/LTD EC1000 with Seymour Duncan’s but no coil split unfortunately. Are you using a lot of compression and reverb? Sounds like a lovely ‘big’ sound as you say in the video.
P.S. Love these “hack” vids. How about some Reb Beach style hacks soon?
Love telesSo versitle, leo got his designs correct! Richie blackmore is an old inspiration.....
I'm too lazy to learn that stuff. But the Strat is awesome.
Nice playing.
A bit off topic but is that an art sgx 2000 processor in the background? If it is i love mine and the x 15 expression pedal combo. Just curious what you thought of it if thats what it is.
Bob! u da man! thanks heaps for this!
Did you do Jo satraini?that be good!
Any chance on Richie Kotzen lick? (Because you kinda looks like him in his younger days) 👍🤘
Excellent as always, Gary Moore hack if you have any.
Every time I see that strat, it’s an instant click on the video. It’s beautiful.
Kirk Hammet next!! Love this series..
Both Eric‘s work for me Johnson and Clapton. DABO
Love some Keith Richard’s and BB King