Riffs like these will always be infinitely more interesting than that one-dimensional, percussive E chord bouncing of most modern metal. There’s so much light and shade to the riff work throughout this whole song, and such a strong sense of melody. Ratt was one of a kind.
In case you don't already know it, this is one of the greatest intros of 80s hair metal. Follow it up with the rest of the song, and you're in the greatest generation of music. Nice job man
"Ratt would ultimately become one of the top-selling and most popular metal acts of the decade, issuing four consecutive platinum albums" He played with Ozzy, Dokken, Bryan Adams, Whitesnake. He's endorsed by one of the worlds leading guitar companies. He's been on the cover of several oft the biggest Guitar Magazines several times. He was booked for several movie soundtracks. "Best guitar player" awards. Many musicians, guitar kings, are praising Demartini over and over again over the years. What you wrote here is utter rubbish. You are just one of the thousands "This guitarist is underrated" commenters that has absolutely no clue what he's talking about or what the word underrated means.
@@rilianriggs4620 Not sure. but warren and robin always had a problem with each other. Who had the lead in a song who came in to the song to late. and to me it always seemed like everyone took up for warren, as for me robin was easy to talk to. Hell i loved that guy didn't even know he was doing drugs. Until the end.
@@NikosAnimals That's also a forgotten technique for achieving great dynamics. I'd say pick attack is even more important than the volume knob, but the two together is what separates the greats from the huddled masses.
That's awesome! All played perfectly and with authentic sound. The solo was really good considering how hard it is to hear from the original song. This is one of my favorite riffs of all time.
0.56 I'm glad I'm not the only one that hears that note ringing in my ear. Every time I play this song I do that same thing slide up to that note. Cool.
Damn fine work! I'm in the process of re-learning the song on guitar after having played exclusively bass for the last few years. Such a great song. I miss the 80's.
awesome seeing youger genertions sitting in there room on the floor making exact replicas of stuff we could never come close to sounding like and having the talent to pull that off !!!...HAts off to you !!!!
Wow! Honestly I thought the whole beginning was fake because it sounded so perfectly on. I couldn't tell the difference between this and the real song playing. Guitar was totally spot on in sound, timing, everything.
To start, excellent song & guitar (Even though I am and always will be a Ibanez RG 570/550 collector/player) but Ratt had it together in these days with Robbin Crosby’s rhythm and Warren Demartini’s leads were ALWAYS the best 🔥 & they were my favorite guitarist duo of any band during this time with Def Leppard’s Steve Clark and Phil Collen in a close 2nd place!#🎸🤘🏻🔥#(Justoneplayer’sOpinion)#IbanezRG❤#Ratt#🐀#the80’s#”TheBestofTimes!”
This popped up in my recommended list, and I thought I'd click on it just on a whim. I'm glad I did! You really nailed every part. Well done, and cool old Charvel.
My first guitar was a Charvel with the Jackson headstock and the shark tooth inlays. Had a humbucker and 2 single coils with three 2 position toggle switches. Was dark blue. Guitar perfection.
That was so ridiculously accurate to the original that I wasn't even hundred percent sure it was legit for quite a while. Jesus, Warren couldn't play it like that today. Granted, he was probably choose that, but if asked to play it dead-on, he couldn't.
Model 2 Charvel!!!! I have the same exact guitar!!! I bought it at Perry’s Music in Villa Park, IL in November of 1987 and I still have it today!!! Great playing Hoss!!! Great guitar tone!!!
I didn't know Robin and Warran could wear such a brown button up sweater..... Nice playing and a great sound. Looks like you got some nice guitars 🎸....... Well done.......young man!
For high school graduation I got the same guitar in black. I've had dozens of guitars come and go since then but that is the One I wish I had back. I think I gifted it to a buddy who had some real talent.
Riffs like these will always be infinitely more interesting than that one-dimensional, percussive E chord bouncing of most modern metal. There’s so much light and shade to the riff work throughout this whole song, and such a strong sense of melody. Ratt was one of a kind.
Both can sound rocking and although I prefer modern metal stuff I can definitely see what you mean
Ratt is legendary
Ikr i mean i love the chugging Sound too but after i began to discover bands like ratt the shit i listened to started to Sound so dull
well said
This is because bands/players like that actually encompassed melody into their sound. It’s something that can’t be taught.
In case you don't already know it, this is one of the greatest intros of 80s hair metal. Follow it up with the rest of the song, and you're in the greatest generation of music. Nice job man
Decades have gone by. Still one of my favorite metal guitar tunes...simple...crisp. :)
Killer intro riff
Warren was always underrated. He never got the attention he deserved.
"Ratt would ultimately become one of the top-selling and most popular metal acts of the decade, issuing four consecutive platinum albums" He played with Ozzy, Dokken, Bryan Adams, Whitesnake. He's endorsed by one of the worlds leading guitar companies. He's been on the cover of several oft the biggest Guitar Magazines several times. He was booked for several movie soundtracks. "Best guitar player" awards. Many musicians, guitar kings, are praising Demartini over and over again over the years. What you wrote here is utter rubbish. You are just one of the thousands "This guitarist is underrated" commenters that has absolutely no clue what he's talking about or what the word underrated means.
@@mantelmann13 settle down Gov-ner! Go ave a spot o tea! 😆. Feel better now?
Underrated by who ? What are you talking about ? Get a clue bro you have no idea what underrated means.
He's not underrated. Crosby was in this riff as well. Don't forget him
@@mantelmann13da fuck?
This is the most "true to studio" guitar cover of Lay It Down on YT. Many, many props.
I was on the road crew for two years Robin would be so proud if he was alive today !!.. Keep Rocking
Thanks!!
@Vend Master Have tons of awesome stories not sure where to put them lots on drunk and naked chick stories....
@@pooniegoesto9354 put em here lol, would be awesome to hear about it
Didn't Warren write that riff?
@@rilianriggs4620 Not sure. but warren and robin always had a problem with each other. Who had the lead in a song who came in to the song to late. and to me it always seemed like everyone took up for warren, as for me robin was easy to talk to. Hell i loved that guy didn't even know he was doing drugs. Until the end.
It's great to see someone who knows how to use the volume knob
🎉🎉🎉
why not pluck quieter?
@@NikosAnimals That's also a forgotten technique for achieving great dynamics. I'd say pick attack is even more important than the volume knob, but the two together is what separates the greats from the huddled masses.
@@MrIkesimba oh thx
This man studied every nuance of this song
Great job,rock on bro ski!
Yes
....or he studied SATSUMA's video. 😆
@The Ghost of SW627 I think this cover is better
As a guy who grew up in this era and had this on vinyl, you nailed it. Warren DeMartini was one of the better lead guitarist of the day.
Dude, are you an alien? There’s no way your fingers stretch that far for the main riff
I clicked on this just to hear the cool opening riff, but it was so good that I listened to the whole thing. Well done!
Me too. Dude killed it
I was a teen in the 80s. This brings back great memories. That charvel is sweet too!
This dude has it going on! No jacking around just playing the song cause he digs it!!
BamBam Holyfeld Thanks!!
Nailed that intro right on the head! Amazing job!!
Thanks!! I'm very happy!
Good to meet a fellow Waylon lol
Back a year later to hear this AGAIN! So GOOD! 😉
This and Unchained are my two favorite opening riffs of the 80s!
That's awesome! All played perfectly and with authentic sound. The solo was really good considering how hard it is to hear from the original song. This is one of my favorite riffs of all time.
Genuinely this might be my favorite guitar video on RUclips. What a simple, bitchin, clean ass cover of a banger
I just told some1 they were the best on yt. Now this...
I love Ratt. My favorite 80's metal band.
Ratt is one of the more musically gifted hair bands of the 80s along with
cinderella and Britny Fox.
honestly the best cover of lay it down on youtube, greeting man, you are awesome :D
MrTaboret Thanks! I'm so happy! XD
@@ukiuki1001 I agree I didn't realize all the extra fills and cords
The original classic Charvel, quality of the time 😍🙌🙌
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Probably my single most favorite guitar riff off all time
Lord I miss that Charvel logo with the pointy headstock on it. Great playting!!
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NAILED IT. Beautiful cover, one of the all time great riffs. Totally crushed it. Liked and Subscribed.
That old Charvel is amazing. My buddy bought a identical one brand new in waaaay back in '86 when we we're kids.
0.56 I'm glad I'm not the only one that hears that note ringing in my ear. Every time I play this song I do that same thing slide up to that note. Cool.
That Robbin KING Crosby riff is still so mesmerizing and powerful!
Warran Demartini's Riff
My favorite still to this day! Robbin “King” 👑Crosby!#🎸🤘🏻🔥#(R.I.P.)#🐀
Absolutely nailing that volume control my dude!
This has to be in the Top 3 Best 80s Guitar Riffs
The best cover of this. Well done.
Definitely the best cover of this song that I've seen...🤘🤘🤘🤘
Never see the guy’s face…if I ever meet him I won’t know to thank him for such a great cover… hopefully he never changes socks
Clean Playing brother....Rock on!
i could listen to that riff 1000 times, great job!
Nailed that one to the fence straight up. Amazing and accurate cover of one of the greatest rick riffs of all time!!
Kudos for being the first guy to demonstrate this in under 4 minutes. And without all the bla bla bla. 👍👍✌️🍻🇨🇦
Excellent Job ! Ratts greatest Hit is Awesome!
Damn fine work! I'm in the process of re-learning the song on guitar after having played exclusively bass for the last few years. Such a great song. I miss the 80's.
Probably one of the best riffs in metal. You nailed it!
This is the best cover of Lay It Down I've ever seen. Warren would be proud!
awesome seeing youger genertions sitting in there room on the floor making exact replicas of stuff we could never come close to sounding like and having the talent to pull that off !!!...HAts off to you !!!!
That's the way i play that riff to bc a little different bc it's always been a cool , fun guitar hook to Jam Bro
Joseph Williams yeah!
Being a professional acoustic drummer for many moons I always admire a guitar player using the pinky finger.
Excellent job! Very good tone and ear.
2:40 that bend, sounds fantastic!! Just screamining, lol.
Warren DeMartini was/is Fucking Amazing! This intro is one of the best ever composed
except Robin wrote that riff
This video deserves so much respect! Absolutely flawless from the GROUND up
Hands down, the best version from a guy wearing khakis and a cardigan.....
Wow! Honestly I thought the whole beginning was fake because it sounded so perfectly on. I couldn't tell the difference between this and the real song playing. Guitar was totally spot on in sound, timing, everything.
Bro sitting criss-cross applesauce throwing out one of the most iconic riffs of the 80s.
The best best best version of youtube of Lay it down!.Congratulations!.
juan rogel rodriguez Thank youuuu!
To start, excellent song & guitar (Even though I am and always will be a Ibanez RG 570/550 collector/player) but Ratt had it together in these days with Robbin Crosby’s rhythm and Warren Demartini’s leads were ALWAYS the best 🔥 & they were my favorite guitarist duo of any band during this time with Def Leppard’s Steve Clark and Phil Collen in a close 2nd place!#🎸🤘🏻🔥#(Justoneplayer’sOpinion)#IbanezRG❤#Ratt#🐀#the80’s#”TheBestofTimes!”
That’s a great Charvel
Great playing!!! I had a Charvel Charvette in neon orange, it was fun to play, miss that guitar! RATT-N-ROLL
This popped up in my recommended list, and I thought I'd click on it just on a whim. I'm glad I did! You really nailed every part. Well done, and cool old Charvel.
Let me clue you in on something, my friend. When you pick Ratt to cover on guitar, you show you have skills and taste. Ratt forever! 🐀
I play vintage MIJ charvels and rail sportbikes too, 2004 Hayabusa, 1999 gsxr 750, 1998 gsxr 600... rock on dood
God that guitar is beautiful. So simple, so sleek
Hard song to play. Great job!
DeMartini was one of the best 80s guitarists
Woahh, you nailed the tone!
Incredible cover! Nicely done! That whole album was my go-to for exercising back in my youth.
My first guitar was a Charvel with the Jackson headstock and the shark tooth inlays. Had a humbucker and 2 single coils with three 2 position toggle switches. Was dark blue. Guitar perfection.
Awesome job. Love how you can actually hear your guitar over the song. Rock on.
kjwildone18 Thanks!!!
You aced one of the greatest riffs of the 80’s! 👍 Awesome job! 👏
This one of the most hardest songs to learn when it came out
I have that same guitar. I bought in 1990. Still have it!
amazing brother. and you absolutely nailed the tone! 2 thumbs up!
Jeremy Barfield thanks!!!
That was so ridiculously accurate to the original that I wasn't even hundred percent sure it was legit for quite a while. Jesus, Warren couldn't play it like that today. Granted, he was probably choose that, but if asked to play it dead-on, he couldn't.
Pollo Frito Am I Warren?😂 Thank you!!
Fantastic!! Just like Warren DiMartini. !!!🙌🙌
Model 2 Charvel!!!! I have the same exact guitar!!! I bought it at Perry’s Music in Villa Park, IL in November of 1987 and I still have it today!!! Great playing Hoss!!! Great guitar tone!!!
It's an honor to receive such recognition from people who listened to this music in its heyday.
I love ratt and charvel too!!
Thanks!!
Incredible. Just, Incredible.
Amazing attention to detail
perfection
Fuck that's a dirty riff great job dude
Rockin' the RATT cover in a sweater. A true legend.
Great play! i love your sound!
Kicking ass bro. One of the best I've seen on the Tube. Accuracy is on point. Great job
Bad asss...great tone, great playing!!
Nice!!!🤘🏾🎶🤘🏾🎶🤘🏾 I’ve been listening to Ratt all week🤘🏾🤘🏾
Bad ass! Great tone dude. I grew up in that era and can really appreciate this. Also been playing guitar for about 30 years. Great job!
I didn't know Robin and Warran could wear such a brown button up sweater.....
Nice playing and a great sound. Looks like you got some nice guitars 🎸.......
Well done.......young man!
Incredible cover
This is nuts!! The tone and everything is so spot on! I was a teen during the hair metal days. Ratt is my favorite. Well done sir!
holy shit this sounds great!!
Damn well done, and bonus points for playing it on a killer old school Model 2! \m/\m/
For high school graduation I got the same guitar in black. I've had dozens of guitars come and go since then but that is the One I wish I had back. I think I gifted it to a buddy who had some real talent.
Incredibly accurate. Nice work
Yes, right there..! the half barring with ring finger thing, thats exactly how this is played.
well done. You have the right axe for the job!
i tried to play it few years back ...RATT in general is pretty hard to learn , ...
懐かしい
カッコいい
うらやましい
MB MB ありがとうございます！
Just when I thought I had this down correct…..I see this and see that I clearly do not!!
Nice job man. Back to the wood shed for me 👉🏻
Great f’n cover…made it look easy too!
That guitar tone is PERFECTION well played
Oh and also that guitar is sexy man
One of the best riffs of all time .Im assuming Warren wrote that riff. Absolutely awesome riff
Wow I was impressed enough with the clean execution of the main riff -- that solo is fire! It looks as tricky as it always sounded.
very awesome, great tone, great playing and great guitar!
ESPSJ Thanks!
Great cover! I bought that same guitar back in ‘88! I still have it!
Thanks!
One of my favorite Riffs. Great cover🤘!
Fantastic!!! Took me back to high school when this song broke out.
Fantastic tone...great playing...righteous cover
Great playing