Beat it solo on a tele

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • Recorded on Aug 3rd 2022. One afternoon, I was nostalgic about MJ and Eddie so I decided to revisit the Beat It solo on the Telecaster. Why the tele? Because it was just sitting there in the corner and I was too lazy-a$$ to pull my Ibanez RG (with trem) from storage.
    Update 2: When it's around 35 Celsius (or 95 Fahrenheit), I sometimes wear shorts. I think I'm not the only one. Feel free to comment on the musical aspect of the video. Thx.
    Update 1: It's been pointed out I may bear a resemblance to the vsauce character guy. I assure you, I'm NOT him so no need to comment on that.
    Gear: The guitar is a Fender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster. My model is a few years old so I don't have the push-pull switch on the tone control. However, the rest is just as described on the Fender website. It was plugged in a Boss gt-100 board. I use very simple effects: normal disto at about 70% gain, slight delay, slight reverb. Nothing fancy otherwise the tone becomes garbage. I think there was also a 2db boost at 1k freq to cut through the mix. The amp is a small 10w Yamaha thr10x (green) on full clean. This was recorded with my iPhone sitting straight on the amp.

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  • @Bobtek
    @Bobtek 2 місяці тому +146

    Didn't even finish the song because he had to go out and mow the lawn. My hero.

    • @mekque
      @mekque 2 місяці тому +2

      Hahaha!! Facts!

  • @robertbogomolec8763
    @robertbogomolec8763 Рік тому +2865

    This is what every dad thinks he looks/sounds like when he picks up a guitar. This guy is literally representing the dream of tens of thousands of fathers across the world. 🤘

    • @matthewbateman6487
      @matthewbateman6487 Рік тому +58

      As a guitar-playing dad, I can confirm this is 100% true.

    • @owenchapman971
      @owenchapman971 Рік тому +10

      I think this is what’s known as DAD-GAT 😌
      You’re welcome 😇

    • @Clinthopanonymous
      @Clinthopanonymous Рік тому +8

      Very few of us can nail the beat it solo

    • @drunkdadhomealone797
      @drunkdadhomealone797 Рік тому +23

      Every Dad needs to be Home Alone once in awhile. That’s when greatness occurs.

    • @mrjasondylan
      @mrjasondylan Рік тому +7

      Your right but don't forget most proper rock stars are Dads and some are much older than this guy.

  • @donutsrock
    @donutsrock Місяць тому +16

    When I saw the shorts and the slightly high up guitar I immediately knew this was going to be the sickest solo possible.

  • @RemaynOfficial
    @RemaynOfficial Рік тому +240

    Bro ripped it up like a God, stopped recording, and headed straight for the garden centre. So much respect.

  • @_Butterscotch_
    @_Butterscotch_ Рік тому +344

    Didn’t know V Sauce plays guitar, you learn something new everyday.

    • @zorromagico4534
      @zorromagico4534 3 місяці тому

      omg

    • @parthsoni7404
      @parthsoni7404 3 місяці тому +1

      Damn he's so right 😂😂😂

    • @Lupastakinng
      @Lupastakinng 3 місяці тому +1

      exactly what i thought right when i saw the thumbnail so i checked the comments to find someone who noticed tha lol

    • @rawcrazycomrade
      @rawcrazycomrade 3 місяці тому

      That's exactly what I thought 😂😂

    • @pagi-p2o
      @pagi-p2o 3 місяці тому +4

      You learn something new every day......or do you?

  • @DanielGreen-gi3ts
    @DanielGreen-gi3ts Рік тому +839

    This was an example of how the sound is in the players fingers well done.

    • @solarismoon3046
      @solarismoon3046 Рік тому +52

      The TECHNIQUE is in the fingers - the sound is in the PICKUPS!

    • @yakfishin4912
      @yakfishin4912 Рік тому +2

      Roflmao

    • @planetside11
      @planetside11 Рік тому +1

      Love the emotion! That one has some fire in it.

    • @happynostech
      @happynostech Рік тому

      Well said, no frills just skill lol

    • @paulreese3071
      @paulreese3071 Рік тому +5

      Also a great example of how you can pretty much do anything on a Tele!!!😀😀

  • @zulumika1
    @zulumika1  Рік тому +396

    Wow, thank you guys for all your comments. I never thought so many people would see this, let alone like and comment it. It's really appreciated. Read the description for details and updates. Take care!

    • @RC-Heli835
      @RC-Heli835 Рік тому +4

      I even had to let the wife hear it. You look a lot like my middle daughters fiance, glasses and all.
      He's a bit smaller with light brown hair though.
      The eyebrow raise at the end was priceless. 😎

    • @maxgrim1672
      @maxgrim1672 Рік тому +3

      Cool.good job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @clarkogle3067
      @clarkogle3067 Рік тому +4

      People enjoy watching someone having a good time, and you obviously had a blast playing this solo. Keep having fun and jamming out my man

    • @UnfilteredWP
      @UnfilteredWP Рік тому +4

      Post more of this goodness man. You obviously crush on the guitar.

    • @TompComp
      @TompComp Рік тому +1

      Get ready for more views cuz I just shared this with everyone!

  • @bobgreg
    @bobgreg Рік тому +123

    You didn’t even need a Whammy bar that’s actually sick

    • @zulumika1
      @zulumika1  Рік тому +45

      Yeah, well in my early days, I could not afford a guitar with a whammy so I had make do. So that is how I learned it 20 years ago. Plus it has this nice little twang tele sound that is kinda growing on me... Thanks for the comment! ;)

    • @bobgreg
      @bobgreg Рік тому +4

      @@zulumika1 I might try to learn it with no whammy bar cuz it does sound awesome

    • @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid
      @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid Рік тому

      @@zulumika1 As soon as I saw the guitar, I thought, "how's he gonna play Beat It with no whammy?!"
      You sure answered! 🤩

  • @andrewclark6203
    @andrewclark6203 2 місяці тому +15

    Dude that’s just sick. Millions of us all around the world must salute you.
    “You can’t play that kind of music on a Tele”
    “Plays it on a Tele”
    Love that look at the end. You killed it!!

  • @ashishacharya0001
    @ashishacharya0001 Рік тому +8

    Heard that pinch harmonic at 00:07 and I knew it was gona be good.

  • @deadlift65
    @deadlift65 Рік тому +426

    Three reasons I like it:
    a) it's not note per note (it could be good, but boring)
    b) You kept a good timing during tapping (I heard some guitarists who were a little "late")
    c) You showed one more time how versatile a Tele can be 🙂

    • @DRJTUBECHANNEL
      @DRJTUBECHANNEL Рік тому +1

      It sucks as a whole but some parts were good on their own

    • @DoD890
      @DoD890 Рік тому +16

      ​@DRJTUBECHANNEL Link to yours please😮

    • @ZL1LoVeR
      @ZL1LoVeR Рік тому +42

      @@DRJTUBECHANNELyou have no idea what you’re talking about, this was awesome

    • @DRJTUBECHANNEL
      @DRJTUBECHANNEL Рік тому +1

      @@ZL1LoVeR ok

    • @travismiles5885
      @travismiles5885 Рік тому +5

      You can do anything on a Tele. I bought one off a guy at work for a steal he needed the money. I never wanted one but I couldn't pass up the deal. Anyways I haven't played my Jackson, Charvel, Kramer or my Les Paul since. I can't put it down.

  • @paulfletcher8544
    @paulfletcher8544 Рік тому +586

    I love your tone and your variation, but most of all I love your passionate feel - you’ve either got it or you haven’t, and you’ve got it in spades. Rock on

    • @tuk8103
      @tuk8103 Рік тому +3

      That tone man sheesh

  • @keenanhomemovies6517
    @keenanhomemovies6517 Рік тому +216

    Awesome. Didn't just mechanically copy the solo but played it artistically with feel and soul.

  • @kkhera3730
    @kkhera3730 Місяць тому +1

    Bro ripped the living shit out of this, emptied the dishwasher and still ready for story time. Pro skills.

  • @RavenGuitar
    @RavenGuitar Рік тому +10

    Dad burning down the house when left alone with his rig…😂 love it❤ respect 🎉

  • @FeiBenZhu
    @FeiBenZhu Рік тому +99

    Almost ran out of fretboard there!
    Absolutely nailed a whammy-less version!

  • @lowbeam5005
    @lowbeam5005 Рік тому +72

    This is some of the cleanest playing I’ve seen in a while

  • @Theslayer360
    @Theslayer360 Рік тому +178

    Awesome 🔥

    • @al88706
      @al88706 Рік тому

      Holaaa, ¿Que haces aquí slayer?😮

    • @lex219
      @lex219 7 місяців тому

      el verdadero conocedor de buena musica:

  • @micahbrill
    @micahbrill 8 місяців тому

    The eyebrow raise at the end of the solo is what makes it

  • @RiffShark007
    @RiffShark007 5 місяців тому +1

    this is the type of video that just makes you laugh because of how good it is and how happy it makes you

  • @guugoal1943
    @guugoal1943 Рік тому +101

    I didn’t expect to like this when I saw the thumbnail in my feed but decided to click … because who would be crazy enough to attempt this iconic solo on a tele??! You crushed it dude! So much joy in your playing … I have a feeling EVH himself would’ve approved. Bravo 👏👏👏

    • @pookachu64
      @pookachu64 Рік тому +1

      And without a whammy bar!

  • @pedrol.desouza6839
    @pedrol.desouza6839 Рік тому +9

    There's no other word to say rather than incredible.

  • @MysticMonkeyMiracle
    @MysticMonkeyMiracle Рік тому +99

    Your pinch harmonics are sounding superb 👌🏽

  • @waynes517
    @waynes517 11 місяців тому +116

    Amazing tone. That sounded pretty damn splendid. For any non-guitarists what he just did on that particular guitar can only be described as witchcraft.

    • @theroundhousekingofthemidw1705
      @theroundhousekingofthemidw1705 11 місяців тому +2

      Because he did it on a tele? Explain please.

    • @WayOfTheZombie
      @WayOfTheZombie 10 місяців тому +1

      Superb witchcraft

    • @Taavi1337
      @Taavi1337 10 місяців тому +1

      Cringe

    • @g8le
      @g8le 10 місяців тому +1

      Nonsense.

    • @tylergerry6137
      @tylergerry6137 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@theroundhousekingofthemidw1705 yes, tele has no whammy bar and single coils. Solo is normally played with a Floyd rose and humbucker

  • @nicholasjarvis3260
    @nicholasjarvis3260 Рік тому +29

    This dads been editing all morning for the baby to take his nap before his wife gets back home to rip this solo 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 killed it brotha!!!

    • @pauljordan4452
      @pauljordan4452 10 місяців тому

      He looks old to be a first time father if you suggest that.

  • @ninetythree7835
    @ninetythree7835 Рік тому +11

    I see so many ppl on youtube just shredding their scales without feeling or relation to any chords. Because of this i rarely like the guitar solos. But yours must be one of the best ive ever seen. Technique, feels, passion, relation to the melody... just perfect! Keep rockin 🎉

  • @Jason-wg5vg
    @Jason-wg5vg Рік тому +95

    As soon as I heard that tone on the rhythm part I knew this was gonna rip 🔥 Great job man!

    • @yacobz
      @yacobz 11 місяців тому +3

      It was that first pinch harmonic for me. Instant upvote and sat back knowing this was going to slay.

    • @sorbpen
      @sorbpen 11 місяців тому

      @@yacobz Same!

  • @ripudamansinghpalawat8648
    @ripudamansinghpalawat8648 6 місяців тому

    Just appreciating the fact he did it without a whammy plus my man was standing all the while🎸🎸

  • @thepakilad3967
    @thepakilad3967 6 місяців тому +1

    I am 23, and due to certain responsilbities unable to pursue this passion. Regardless, I dream of being this age and having same passion and talent. Thank you for posting this, brings a smile on my face everytime i watch this.

  • @Schmorgasblab
    @Schmorgasblab Рік тому +353

    How in the hell? How you did that without a whammy bar is beyond me. Seriously impressive.

    • @Drtydeeds
      @Drtydeeds 11 місяців тому +17

      Why? You don’t need a whammy for any of this lol.

    • @BrandonPoirierBlair
      @BrandonPoirierBlair 11 місяців тому +34

      @@Drtydeeds There is alot of wammy on the partition. I agree that you dont need one but I seriously doubt that you would sound nearly as good as this guy doing it.

    • @Enryu_CZX
      @Enryu_CZX 11 місяців тому +13

      He used slides in parts of whammy bar

    • @maik-leonschroller
      @maik-leonschroller 11 місяців тому +1

      Do know banndings?

    • @StuffAndMemes
      @StuffAndMemes 11 місяців тому

      @@Drtydeedsyou’re such a nerd seriously

  • @Holdeenio
    @Holdeenio Рік тому +7

    Smashed it. Surprisingly accurate tone from a telecaster - one of my axes of choice 🪓 🎸

  • @warezpl0
    @warezpl0 Рік тому +35

    There is a lot of personality and feel in your playing. I really like your version! Awesome job rock on

  • @vizier_of_the_dead
    @vizier_of_the_dead 5 місяців тому

    That last pull at 22 was amazing

  • @coreyevans1979
    @coreyevans1979 Рік тому

    I think I have watched this 20x back to back.

  • @yippy8888
    @yippy8888 Рік тому +7

    One of my favourite interpretations of the beat it solo. Been binge watching lots of versions of this and it’s by far the best. Definitely put a lot of soul back into it :)

  • @jadsonfitex
    @jadsonfitex Рік тому +18

    Damn my brother! Doing this solo without the lever made Eddie Van Hallen turn over in his grave with such perfection! Congratulations! September 20, 2023, Ibicaraí Bahia Brazil!

    • @Updogg3000
      @Updogg3000 11 місяців тому

      Just a friendly heads up; what your comment actually means is his playing would disgust Eddie Van Halen, which Im pretty sure wasn’t your intention.
      If something makes someone “turn over in their grave”, it means they would dislike it, at least in the US. Maybe it’s different in Brazil, though.

  • @leftytennis5912
    @leftytennis5912 Рік тому +6

    Blown away - the technique, the tone, the feel, pseudo-whammy bar acrobatics…Wow 💥 🎸

  • @jakesensi5552
    @jakesensi5552 Рік тому

    Never judge a book by it's cover. For some reason though I knew you were gonna kill it. Well done sir.

  • @milescorporosus4058
    @milescorporosus4058 11 місяців тому +1

    The soccer dad she told you not to worry about.

  • @adi11199
    @adi11199 Рік тому +5

    What the actual f.... you nailed it, the tone, the spot on intonation... wow

  • @sherazsharif
    @sherazsharif Рік тому +5

    The fun you’re having … nailed it!

  • @KevinMerinoCreations
    @KevinMerinoCreations Рік тому +11

    Guitar Hero Dad for the win! This is outstanding! 👏👏👏

  • @infamousrockstar275
    @infamousrockstar275 11 місяців тому +1

    Legend has it that Mika here started learning the solo when he was twelve. 25 years later and we've just witnessed someone reach inner peace

  • @blopat
    @blopat 28 днів тому

    Wow, you really nailed the most hard to play guitar solo on a guitar that doesn't even have whammy bar? Amazing

  • @marlowewillard
    @marlowewillard Рік тому +7

    I'm sold. You did a great job. The tone is out of this world, too.

  • @tareva1
    @tareva1 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely insane. Wouldn’t even be able to tell that wasn’t the original if my eyes were closed.

  • @xhillinn
    @xhillinn Рік тому +7

    This man has been waiting and practicing his whole life just to give us this wonderful video. Amazing job brother!

  • @timkryworuka1196
    @timkryworuka1196 Рік тому

    Goes to show you ,Never judge a book by its cover … you fucking killed it great playing dude

  • @Maurice._.
    @Maurice._. Рік тому +32

    Bloody brilliant mate! Beautiful solo, and without a whammy bar? I’ll be damned. Never stop playing you absolute legend!

  • @finlay460
    @finlay460 Рік тому +29

    So sick!! Really love the way you made it your own, whilst still keeping it unmistakably Eddie, AND all that with a fixed bridge! Killer!

  • @adhaskym.a9536
    @adhaskym.a9536 Рік тому +4

    A proper live solo. Fantastic.

  • @steepatticstairs1478
    @steepatticstairs1478 Рік тому +6

    Well done man. I think it's safe to say that people will look to this video as an example of how to play the solo. Incredible job!

  • @robertbaldwin177
    @robertbaldwin177 2 місяці тому

    Wowser, when you started off I was thinking, "yeah, I could learn to play that" then all sorts of Van Halen craziness went down and I changed my mind. Will done sir, loved it!

  • @GibsonTick
    @GibsonTick Рік тому +35

    That was really good! You nailed the high energy of Eddie and that awesome tele tone, together! Well done.

  • @jonhoxit1315
    @jonhoxit1315 Рік тому +5

    popped up on my recommended...you slayed that sh*t man! well done

  • @bravepart
    @bravepart Рік тому +7

    Most of the fun I get from playing this song on drums is getting to that solo section. It's such a time capsule piece

  • @MoonMilk64
    @MoonMilk64 Рік тому

    I didn't know I needed to see some dad absolutely shred it but here we are!

  • @fragout5710
    @fragout5710 11 місяців тому

    This is the coolest Panera Bread manager.... EVER!

  • @juliusdaviesd
    @juliusdaviesd Рік тому +11

    Man that Tone is on point! I don't think I've heard a version where the tone is this close to the original... Both in the low end and the high end, great job!

  • @LzyGMRS
    @LzyGMRS Рік тому +5

    Dude!! When you come out of the solo, back into the main riff.... So fecking clean....seamless!!

  • @dposeyg85ss
    @dposeyg85ss Рік тому +6

    I went to your channel and you didn’t seem like you wanted to pursue the UA-cam thing for guitar’s but I’d encourage it. I think I speak for all of us when I say we need more of your content. You completely nailed it. This was so satisfying to watch.

  • @RevivalontheHudson
    @RevivalontheHudson Рік тому

    I think you finally ran all the kids off your lawn with that blistering ending note and rocket slide.

  • @viceroyzephyrfish
    @viceroyzephyrfish Рік тому

    the dance after the solo made my day

  • @jdoxpears
    @jdoxpears Рік тому +110

    raw, organic and just pure jamming vibes! None of this overly compressed forced, chopped and edited pre planned videos!
    I loved this

  • @EULOGYmusic
    @EULOGYmusic Рік тому +5

    You killed that. That was awesome.

  • @calmlittlebuddy3721
    @calmlittlebuddy3721 Рік тому +4

    Okay, anyone who can even get close to playing this solo well gets a solemn head nod from me. That was the nuts. Damn, brother!

  • @_007B
    @_007B 3 місяці тому +1

    0:35 😮 I’ve been wondering for years! GENIUS

  • @vgsomb-hd3uo
    @vgsomb-hd3uo 11 місяців тому

    Aww man. Dude didn’t even explode at the end of that awesome solo…

  • @ireallylikecoffee14
    @ireallylikecoffee14 Рік тому +8

    Such a good version. And you performed it so clean, hands down

  • @rom14141
    @rom14141 Рік тому +8

    Great tone! I love your energy and presence, it flows and you can hear it through your music.

  • @timr8159
    @timr8159 Рік тому +4

    Bru that phraising!! Phenomenal playing.

  • @BrandonScottFox1
    @BrandonScottFox1 Рік тому

    Whoever first said “You can play anything on a Tele,” wasn’t kidding!!!

  • @hustonmann452
    @hustonmann452 Рік тому

    Sick bro! You just whipped me back to my 1986 skating parties in Boise Idaho! Skateland for-EVER!!🛼🛼🎽😝🤘

  • @danielgoncalves7631
    @danielgoncalves7631 Рік тому +13

    É uma das melhores versões que já vi , pelo fato de não ter lavanquinha
    Mas os harmônicos soaram lindamente, diria até que foi uma versão mais refinada
    Parabéns!

  • @monguzzle
    @monguzzle Рік тому +3

    Strangled the shit out of that thing. AMAZING.

  • @mrsnakepit
    @mrsnakepit Рік тому +4

    Wow... This is super amazing... Speechless😮

  • @peterdefrankrijker
    @peterdefrankrijker Місяць тому

    From one guitar dad to another: if I see you playing this (like this) on a tele, I’m buying you a beer.

  • @andyhinds542
    @andyhinds542 Рік тому

    Goes to show when they say that the tine is in your fingers. That was amazing.

  • @willflores4370
    @willflores4370 Рік тому +6

    Damn man! This was inspiring!!! Grabbing my guitar now! Thanks for sharing!

  • @arnoldmendez710
    @arnoldmendez710 Рік тому +3

    That. Sounded. Fanstastic!!

  • @Wambutto
    @Wambutto Рік тому +63

    You even recreated the door knock, with perfect timing! This was very beautiful! You weren't playing it note for note, but you got the soul of it down to a t.

  • @jerrybrown1446
    @jerrybrown1446 Рік тому

    Blew my expectations out of the water.

  • @Thisnotvene
    @Thisnotvene 2 місяці тому

    GAD DAM! Hats of that’s a really good display on the Tele mics and how to use it to re-imagining the solo and some rift. Keep rocking pops!!!!🫡🫡🫡🫡

  • @fockewulf9518
    @fockewulf9518 Рік тому +6

    Bro way to go, just killed it yeah 😅🤘

  • @sirgallabad
    @sirgallabad Рік тому +10

    Hell yeah man! That was clean, the tone was spot on, and the way you came up with variations on those whammy bar parts sounded great.

  • @DOMSGUITARS6140
    @DOMSGUITARS6140 Рік тому +4

    Killer technique and tone!!!❤❤

  • @jmacc9876
    @jmacc9876 6 місяців тому

    That tele bridge pickup just sounding killer through whatever else you're using. Such a versatile guitar.

  • @KnapfordMaster98
    @KnapfordMaster98 Рік тому

    Eddie would've had the biggest smile seeing this.

  • @heinmusic
    @heinmusic Рік тому +4

    Phenomenal timing and phrasing🤘🏻🎸

  • @TomandJulieMineExploring
    @TomandJulieMineExploring Рік тому +5

    I have to admit that your performance was better than I was expecting. 👍👍🎸

  • @magnificus23
    @magnificus23 Рік тому +7

    I am getting envy! 😂 you got both technics and spirit, it looks and sound astonishing! Love your play so much!

  • @dustrius8845
    @dustrius8845 5 місяців тому

    LOVE THE CONCENTRATION ON THE FACE!!!

  • @nickhayes5471
    @nickhayes5471 2 місяці тому +1

    As a Tele player myself dude I’m seriously impressed that sounded the bizz 🔥🎸🎸🎸🎸

  • @jokkejens
    @jokkejens Рік тому +15

    You nailed the out-of-shape-dad look for being a true guitar rockstar hero!❤

    • @rticle15
      @rticle15 Рік тому +5

      Dudes not out of shape

    • @camannwordsmith
      @camannwordsmith Рік тому +5

      And even if he were - which he isn't - why would that even be important to say? It's mean-spirited for no reason.

  • @corymorgan7276
    @corymorgan7276 Рік тому +4

    Great job, dude! I love the way you're feeling it and having fun while you play!

  • @matthewmaurysmith2486
    @matthewmaurysmith2486 Рік тому +4

    You killed it! Great tone and articulation. More fun than Mozart

  • @craiglizt8074
    @craiglizt8074 4 місяці тому +1

    These specific Nashville Teles are killer! The pickups in them can indeed cover that EVH Brown sound.

  • @guitaradam2000
    @guitaradam2000 Рік тому

    Well, I tried learning that solo on a Tele years ago and concluded it was impossible. Clearly I was wrong. That was bang-on

  • @brucesguitardemos8197
    @brucesguitardemos8197 Рік тому +4

    Superb dude , absolutely nailed the tone and the playing was the business

  • @converter42
    @converter42 Рік тому +4

    The AK-47 of guitars.