I've been looking for a Sykes tutorial on the web for years. Literally. Parts 1 & 2 are hands down the best walk. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sykes stopped me from checking out when I was a little kid. Was dealing with sexual & physical abuse. So I owe that man my life.
Sykes is so fucking awesome! I saw Blue Murder on their first tour front row in a small club and was blown the hell away! awesome band and what a sound he had!!
dude that was a awsome love john sykes awsome guitar player doesnt get the notariaty he should but well respected none the less you got his blue murder tone nailed down very kool
Man !.. Absolutely love your tone on this 👍 . I Have to say John Sykes is criminally underrated.. Blue Murder had 3 Great Talents Sykes/Appice & Franklin.
Well done my good man. Sykes is a beast...not many can emulate him well at all and you were right on the money. He is a huge influence on my playing as well. Cheers!
There's been a few people out there with video's that have been close to finding the sound and notation to John Sykes legendary music, and I'm not bashing them for that, trial and error is the way to success, however Euge I believe you have nailed it, Thank you for the video your awesome...\../ \../
We are not worthy! That was spot on, even that tremendous solo from Billy midway through the song. Your practice has definitely paid off. Keep up the good work.
Got to see Sykes in mid 80’s with White Snake. It was Helix, White Snake and Quiet Riot as the headliner and no one else on that stage could touch his playing or performance.
I loved Jelly Roll from that album as well. Such an epic ending after the acoustic part winds down. Your playing sounds great Euge, thanks for sharing!
Fucking awesome man. Love sykes saw him live and he ripped my face off. His vibrato is wide and unique. Can't wait for his new album. You nailed his playing man. Made me smile so thank you. I am sure you are waiting for his new album as much as me! 🤘
Man you are such a good clean player always impressed with your playing !!! Awesome video John Sykes always a beast on guitar !! You could fill his shoes definitely!
Euge, I'd say you're playing versions....of Sykes' versions....of his own playing. I actually appreciate it. The basic song structure and riffs, but with varying embellishments, just Lynch, EVH, Sykes, etc...might play live. I'm finding it inspiring, thank you😃👍
I'm sure someone has asked, but what model is that black custom tokai ? How does it compare to a gibson custom? Also have you ever tried a Burny john Sykes les paul? Thanks, and love your channel .
No idea except it’s a Japan made Tokai LP Custom which I have several. IMO Tokai & ESP makes better guitars than G. That’s why I use them 👌. Glad to hear thanks!
Well performed! I think you describe John's style pretty well, aggresive but melodic, I believe that melodic part John learned it from the master, Phil Lynnot. That duo was pure dynamite!!! Just fresh and crispy guitar sounds!!! I love them both so bad!❤❤❤❤❤
Utterly blown away man. No knocking against modern prog guitarists - but they are slightly soulless? This playing right here is just absolutely stunning. That 10:34 double stop bend never gets old :-) Love the playing as always
I have always seen John as the natural successor to gary Moore’s crown he is a new generation “Gary Moore “ as far as pentatonic rock goes……he has speed pin accurate tone bends and a kossofesque vibrato.
@Euge Valovirta, are those fast flurry type like that you are doing in goups of 6? I think Doug Aldrich does something similar. Do you have a video showing these kinds of licks?
I’ve been getting into the tone and playing of John Sykes lately and was wondering if the EVH 5150 III amps would be a good choice. Mesa Mark III Coliseums and Jose modded Marshall’s are a bit out of my budget. Would the 5150 III get me there if so which one 6L6, EL34, or Stealth?
If you play like him an amp will amplify that. 5150 is always a good choise for anything IMO. I used a Marshall JCM800 on this one and it’s a good choise too 😎👌. I guess you just need to try them out and see what works best for you 👌.
@@EugeValovirta230V I will be completely honest and say I’ll never be John Sykes but, I do love his playing and tone and would love to incorporate some of his style into my playing. I also heard Sykes is using EVH 5150 III amps nowadays. Also wanted to say I love your videos and keep up the good work.
Thanks! BOSS pedals are good for everything and the prices are reasonable. I believe the plugin ”pedals” I used were based on BOSS. At least they look very similar 😎.
Great playing Euge, very close to John's! John only incorporates more pinch harmonics sometimes. Sykes' stuff still makes for great practice material. The solo of "Out of love" is played with a lot of feeling, that one is still more difficult for me to play than other one's. Another player I try to incorporate elements from, like tap vibrato, is Vito Bratta.
Your playing is top drawer Euge, I wish I could play my Tokai Les Paul like that, when you can cover one of the top Rock Guitarists, you are doing something right, what are the lockdown restrictions where you are, all my Pro Muso friends are well pissed off right now. More John Sykes please!
@@EugeValovirta230V true, but talent is also required, I am fortunate enough to have played with some really good musicians, always a good reality check, it just comes natural to them, I had to be honest with myself a long time ago, so took up singing, not great at that either, but get more chicks.
Watching this I just can't help making guitar faces, great stuff, breath of fresh air compared to everyone out there who is just becoming a clone of each other.
Excellent tone and playing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Buying a Marshall JCM800 is in my plans, definitly, specially after seeing a few videos of you destroying on it... hehe.
Blue Murder, Valley of The KIngs, Billy! Awesome playing man. Love the tone and execution. Do you like the 2nd Blue Murder Album? Crying For Love, Shouldn't Have Let You Go, and She Knows are amazing tracks!
Thanks! It has it’s moments but I like the first one more. Those are great tracks but my favourite from that album is probably We All Fall Down. It jas that Thin Lizzy - swagger vibe that I really like 😎👌.
@@EugeValovirta230V The first sound of Still of the night is a great example. John makes those slides so loud and clear. I’ve been practicing them a lot and still struggle to make them meaty enough.
For the opening Blue Murder riff try Open D, F#, Open A, B, C, B (wide vibrato). I think you’ll find it closer to the riff. The F# being the difference from what you were playing. Basically hit the 4th fret instead of the 3rd fret on the low D. Let me know what you think.
Love your videos. Been on a binge. I wonder: what are your thoughts on emg 57 vs 81? I notice how many of your guitars have either an 57 of 81 at the bridge. I haven't myself used emgs for many years, but was impressed by an 57 recently even though it seemed to have more noise than I expected (even compared to 66 on neck.. BUT this may just be my impression due to higher output and different preamp voicing). But yes -- it would be cool to see you talk more about pickups in general, what makes you go for actives as much, ECT ECT :) Cheers from Turku
Glad to hear! 57 is like 81 and PAF combined. So it has the charasterics of both pickups. I just like how actives pick up my sound and how they feel. But on the other hand I like passives too and have them on several guitars also.
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I've been looking for a Sykes tutorial on the web for years. Literally. Parts 1 & 2 are hands down the best walk. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sykes stopped me from checking out when I was a little kid. Was dealing with sexual & physical abuse. So I owe that man my life.
🙏💪🎼🎸
Sykes is so fucking awesome! I saw Blue Murder on their first tour front row in a small club and was blown the hell away! awesome band and what a sound he had!!
Indeed!
The most underrated guitarist of all-time. The guy is/was phenomenal!
Indeed! 💪
No fcking doubt... Add Nuno Bettencourt to that list as well
Sykes is the player that made me want to kick ass on a Les Paul, only second to Randy Rhoads. Thanks for offering this video for us, Euge!
💪👌. My pleasure ☺️. Thanks!
Sykes for me was all about the vibrato, Second to none. Seen him a few times live with Thin Lizzy. You did a good job . Excellent
Thanks Justin!
Sykes is pretty solid picker as well 😅
I don't even play guitar but your tone is absolute killer!
Thanks man!
The one thumbs down must be David Coverdale! HAHA
😂😂😂
That sound!! Epic.
💪😎
That bird over the Marshall head started headbanging too :) Great stuff, hyvin irtoaa ! Kiitokset!
Yeah! His name is Pepita 😊. Nasta kuulla! Kiitos!
dude that was a awsome love john sykes awsome guitar player doesnt get the notariaty he should but well respected none the less you got his blue murder tone nailed down very kool
Thanks Dan!
HUGE tone my brother!! Awesome playing and attitude too!
Thanks Andrea!
Man !.. Absolutely love your tone on this 👍 . I Have to say John Sykes is criminally underrated.. Blue Murder had 3 Great Talents Sykes/Appice & Franklin.
Thanks! Really glad to hear!
you sir!!!! are a MARSHALL MASTER.. I LOVE YOUR VIDS. :)
Thanks!
Blue murder were so amazing miss that band
Indeed!
Well done my good man. Sykes is a beast...not many can emulate him well at all and you were right on the money. He is a huge influence on my playing as well. Cheers!
Thanks Joe! Glad to hear!
I've watched this so many times, it's fukn awsome bro, great playing
Good jam nice and tight! Sykes wrote some epic stuff for sure! Great playing here to nice job man!
My favorite part about your videos is how much passion you have in them, like you are channeling him. That nails it!
Glad to hear! Thanks man!
Good vibes here!
Seen John many moons ago with Thin Lizzy. Love his style and yours....!!! 😎
Glad to hear & thanks man!
Cool!
Awesome job playing!!I saw Blue Murder on this album!!
Thanks!
I never saw them live but surely would’ve wanted.
Love your tone and your guitar playing and teaching style!
Thanks!
There's been a few people out there with video's that have been close to finding the sound and notation to John Sykes legendary music, and I'm not bashing them for that, trial and error is the way to success, however Euge I believe you have nailed it, Thank you for the video your awesome...\../ \../
Thanks! Really glad to hear this!
Nice bro, you do som amazing pinch harmonics!...rock on!
Thanks! Yeah!💪😎
We are not worthy!
That was spot on, even that tremendous solo from Billy midway through the song. Your practice has definitely paid off. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Jason! ☺️🙏
Got to see Sykes in mid 80’s with White Snake. It was Helix, White Snake and Quiet Riot as the headliner and no one else on that stage could touch his playing or performance.
Sounds awesome man.Shit like that is why I subscribed.
Thanks! Really glad to hear!
Nails the tone and speed picking!!!
😎💪
I loved Jelly Roll from that album as well. Such an epic ending after the acoustic part winds down. Your playing sounds great Euge, thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
Just recently found your channel. Killer tone and playing!!
Glad to hear! Thanks!
Fucking awesome man. Love sykes saw him live and he ripped my face off. His vibrato is wide and unique. Can't wait for his new album. You nailed his playing man. Made me smile so thank you. I am sure you are waiting for his new album as much as me! 🤘
Thanks!
Indeed 🙏💪.
Pepita is loving it: heavy and filled with some slow moments. Thus his feet can rest a bit, while he is dancing :)
Indeed 😎
Excellent work, impeccable even.. closer to Sykes than safe 👽
Nicely Done Euge. Beautiful playing. Smooth like butter on the leads. your Tone always sounds great too.
Thanks man!
I have a black and gold LTD eclipse and I absolutely love mine. Just relearned crying in the rain riff. Been years since I last played it.
Cool! 💪👌
Great tone and playing....you got a subscribe!
Thanks Rich!
Man you are such a good clean player always impressed with your playing !!! Awesome video John Sykes always a beast on guitar !! You could fill his shoes definitely!
Thanks!
Great Tone and Playing. Subsribed.
Thanks! Thanks for the sub! 🙏🤟
Euge, I'd say you're playing versions....of Sykes' versions....of his own playing. I actually appreciate it. The basic song structure and riffs, but with varying embellishments, just Lynch, EVH, Sykes, etc...might play live. I'm finding it inspiring, thank you😃👍
Thanks!
Love ya my brother. Awesome as always 🤘🏻❤️🤘🏻
Thanks man!
@@EugeValovirta230V my pleasure
Nice job. Sounded great.
Another amazing vidéo
Thanks euge
Glad to hear! Thanks!
Love the videos! You sound fantastic and John would be proud!
Thanks!
@@EugeValovirta230V you like John and zakk my two favorite. I like your videos and I'm a drummer. Your sound is killer!
I’m in a good company then 😎🙏. Thanks!
GREAT JOB !
Thanks! ☺️🙏
Brilliant dude I thought it was my sykes for real ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks Matty! 🙏☺️
Excellent feel and technique. Great job.
Thanks!
You have a great sound. Super good playing. Thanks for putting this video up.
Thanks Paul!
I'm sure someone has asked, but what model is that black custom tokai ? How does it compare to a gibson custom? Also have you ever tried a Burny john Sykes les paul? Thanks, and love your channel .
No idea except it’s a Japan made Tokai LP Custom which I have several. IMO Tokai & ESP makes better guitars than G. That’s why I use them 👌.
Glad to hear thanks!
Great stuff man! Sounds great! Debut Blue Murder is one of my all time fav discs. Used to play a few of those songs in my band back in the day. 🤘🤘🤘
Thanks man!
Well performed! I think you describe John's style pretty well, aggresive but melodic, I believe that melodic part John learned it from the master, Phil Lynnot. That duo was pure dynamite!!! Just fresh and crispy guitar sounds!!! I love them both so bad!❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks!
Indeed 👌💪🔥.
You are like a long lost brother. We have the same taste in styles, tone and gear. Amazing playing.
Cool! Thanks man!
Jesus christ is that a great tone, but most importantly great playing!
Thanks! ☺️🙏
Phenomenal playing. Wow 😳
Thanks! 🙏☺️
Just saw this one! Love it!!!
Thanks man! Glad to hear!
Utterly blown away man. No knocking against modern prog guitarists - but they are slightly soulless? This playing right here is just absolutely stunning. That 10:34 double stop bend never gets old :-) Love the playing as always
Thanks Homer!
Yeah I have to agree with you. Slightly soulless might be quite a big understatement 😎.
Long live Dad ROCK 🎸🎸🎸!
Yeah! 😎🎼🎸
Very nice of John's tattooed son to show us regular Joe's how his dad does his thing. Thanks! (I'm just teasing bro.)
It would be great if you did a video for Adrian Vandenberg. That'd be sweeeeet.
😁👌. Thanks man!
I have always seen John as the natural successor to gary Moore’s crown he is a new generation “Gary Moore “ as far as pentatonic rock goes……he has speed pin accurate tone bends and a kossofesque vibrato.
Indeed 👌💪.
Outstanding!
Thanks!
Succulent playing, bro.
Great set up too
Thanks J!
Excellent ..!!!
Glad to hear! 🙏☺️
@Euge Valovirta, are those fast flurry type like that you are doing in goups of 6? I think Doug Aldrich does something similar. Do you have a video showing these kinds of licks?
Can’t remember what I did but usually I don’t think much when I’m playing / improvising. I just let it rip 😎.
totally awesome jamming man
Thanks KC! 😎
As a guitarist. Totally awesome.
Glad to hear! Thanks!
His solos on the 'Loveland' album are heavenly!
I’ve been getting into the tone and playing of John Sykes lately and was wondering if the EVH 5150 III amps would be a good choice. Mesa Mark III Coliseums and Jose modded Marshall’s are a bit out of my budget. Would the 5150 III get me there if so which one 6L6, EL34, or Stealth?
If you play like him an amp will amplify that. 5150 is always a good choise for anything IMO. I used a Marshall JCM800 on this one and it’s a good choise too 😎👌. I guess you just need to try them out and see what works best for you 👌.
@@EugeValovirta230V I will be completely honest and say I’ll never be John Sykes but, I do love his playing and tone and would love to incorporate some of his style into my playing. I also heard Sykes is using EVH 5150 III amps nowadays. Also wanted to say I love your videos and keep up the good work.
Have you done a video showing your full setup (guitar spec/setup, pedals, amps etc)? Would love to get that same tone, it is killer.
Can’t remember but didn’t I go through the gear on this one? I usually go through the gear / signal chain etc. I’m using on that particular video 🤟.
killer stuff Euge. You know what your doing. Love it. thanks
Thanks man!
Fucking for fucking fuck's sake this channel is amazing.... I've learned more riffs in the last 5 minutes than in a month on the rest of RUclips.
Glad to hear that! ☺️🙏🎸🎼
great playing dudeneed to learn some of those licks
Thanks! Yeah they’re pretty damn cool 💪👌.
Fabulous guitar playing right there.Great work 🎸🤟
Thanks! 🙏☺️
Awesome as always!! Love your content 🤘🤘
Thanks William! Glad to hear! 🙏🤘
Your tone today just SLAYS🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 can you recommend a good pitch shift pedal that won't bankrupt me
Thanks!
BOSS pedals are good for everything and the prices are reasonable. I believe the plugin ”pedals” I used were based on BOSS. At least they look very similar 😎.
Great playing Euge, very close to John's! John only incorporates more pinch harmonics sometimes. Sykes' stuff still makes for great practice material. The solo of "Out of love" is played with a lot of feeling, that one is still more difficult for me to play than other one's. Another player I try to incorporate elements from, like tap vibrato, is Vito Bratta.
Thanks!
Your playing is top drawer Euge, I wish I could play my Tokai Les Paul like that, when you can cover one of the top Rock Guitarists, you are doing something right, what are the lockdown restrictions where you are, all my Pro Muso friends are well pissed off right now. More John Sykes please!
Thanks!
Practise, practise & more practise 😎💪.
Request considered 😉.
@@EugeValovirta230V true, but talent is also required, I am fortunate enough to have played with some really good musicians, always a good reality check, it just comes natural to them, I had to be honest with myself a long time ago, so took up singing, not great at that either, but get more chicks.
👌😎
Watching this I just can't help making guitar faces, great stuff, breath of fresh air compared to everyone out there who is just becoming a clone of each other.
Thanks Ed! 😎🙏
Thanks Bro,I love J.Sykes in Blue Murder days
Glad to hear! Thanks!
Ah man, you make it look so easy, and it just isn’t - and those pinched harmonics! 👏🤟
Thanks! 😎
Excellent tone and playing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Buying a Marshall JCM800 is in my plans, definitly, specially after seeing a few videos of you destroying on it... hehe.
Thanks!
Good choise 👌💪😎.
Love that guitar. Are those pickups brushed gold or the standard gold? Looks and sounds great. Thanks.
Brushed Gold 👌.
Thanks!
Grande Euge 👏👏👏
Blue Murder, Valley of The KIngs, Billy! Awesome playing man. Love the tone and execution. Do you like the 2nd Blue Murder Album? Crying For Love, Shouldn't Have Let You Go, and She Knows are amazing tracks!
Thanks! It has it’s moments but I like the first one more. Those are great tracks but my favourite from that album is probably We All Fall Down. It jas that Thin Lizzy - swagger vibe that I really like 😎👌.
Love both Blue Murder albums, and all Sykes' solo albums.
👌💪
@@EugeValovirta230V Sykes great voice and guitar tones amazing heavy things 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
How to make those signature John Sykes epic megaslides to pop out? I would love to hear some tips.
I’m not sure what you mean by that but I just played with dynamics 😎. Or maybe I was missing the megaslides? 😁
@@EugeValovirta230V The first sound of Still of the night is a great example. John makes those slides so loud and clear. I’ve been practicing them a lot and still struggle to make them meaty enough.
Ah I see. He is a hard hitter I believe 😎💪.
Perfect mix between John Sykes and saint Zakk!!
Thanks!
What is that Paul style guitar you're using? As always really great tone and playing... Really like your videos
It’s a Japan made Tokai. Can’t remember the exact model but Japan made Tokais are fantastic guitars in general 👌.
Thanks! Really glad to hear!
Good video. Anyway your style remember me a mix of Sykes and Wylde
Thanks! Yeah I’ve heard that before and you have a point in there 😊.
Fantastic guitar tones ! Man, you rock !!
Glad to hear! Thanks!
you ROCK man!!
Thanks man! ☺️🙏
Nice...your a incredible player!!! Wish they could figure shit out and get blue murder going again..
Thanks!
This is not easy to play lol. But I love Sykes and very few good guitarists cover him so I soak it up wherever I can get it. Good job!
Thanks Jim! 🙏☺️
Great! Do you know which model is your Tokai LP Custom?
Thanks! I have several and I don’t remember the models but they’re all made in Japan 👌.
Great video.
Thanks!
Back for more...😂
Rock til you Drop...🤘
😎🤟
Great dude!
🙏🎼😎.
🇫🇮 Se Oli huono !🤘
I hope that translated correctly into Finnish for : ' *that was badass* !'
Great playing ! Regards from Wales 👍🏴
Well it translated ”That sucked” 😂.
Thanks! 🤘🙏
@@EugeValovirta230V Oh God , really ?! 🤣
Sorry bro !
Ymddiheuriadau dwys - that's says 'sincere apologies' in my own language- Welsh 😄👍
No worries man! 👌😁
Geezis you’re rig and playing made my effing toes curl 😅 and I’m an older guy than you!
Glad to hear! 😁
subscribing already from Amazon rep 😂
Awesome! Thanks Sue! You were fantastic! 👌🙏😎
Awesome
Thanks!
EXCELLENT
🙏☺️
For the opening Blue Murder riff try Open D, F#, Open A, B, C, B (wide vibrato). I think you’ll find it closer to the riff. The F# being the difference from what you were playing. Basically hit the 4th fret instead of the 3rd fret on the low D. Let me know what you think.
Thanks for the tip👌. It might be correct but then it makes the riff kinda major which sounds a bit too happy for me (instead of minor) 😎.
Love your videos. Been on a binge. I wonder: what are your thoughts on emg 57 vs 81? I notice how many of your guitars have either an 57 of 81 at the bridge.
I haven't myself used emgs for many years, but was impressed by an 57 recently even though it seemed to have more noise than I expected (even compared to 66 on neck.. BUT this may just be my impression due to higher output and different preamp voicing).
But yes -- it would be cool to see you talk more about pickups in general, what makes you go for actives as much, ECT ECT :)
Cheers from Turku
Glad to hear!
57 is like 81 and PAF combined. So it has the charasterics of both pickups.
I just like how actives pick up my sound and how they feel. But on the other hand I like passives too and have them on several guitars also.
@@EugeValovirta230V Emg 81 / 85 is my fav setup.
Can’t go wrong with that 👌😎.