Dann and Lukather were quite literally THE rock guitar sound of the 80s (only surpassed by King Edward). There were bands that had their guys, but in that era when it was hip to add some rock guitar to a pop song, it was these guys and this was indeed the sound of the era. And I love it. This was the most musically influential period for me.
I put Dann in a class of great guitarists that cut their teeth as studio musicians first, and then just wrecked my hopes as a guitarist with their bands. Steve Lukather, Neal Schon, Dann Huff, Reb Beach, etc. these guys can just play anything. You put on a track from Toto, or Winger, Giant or early Journey, or even Hardline, and you instantly know who you’re hearing on the six string. I have long been in awe of Dann Huff’s talent. The man just oozes musicality.
Dan Huff and Brad Gillis of Night Ranger are two of the handle of guys who could play the tremolo bar soulfully apart from EVH and Jeff Beck, Simply beautiful
I love watching this video. Dan is so talented musically, vocally, and is such an amazing guitarist. He knows when to shred and knows when to slow it down. Stay is such a great song.
Great info.,Dann Huff. i just heard Peter Ceter'a number one hit, Glory of Love, from the early 80's again today and the guitar work in that song caught my attention.Very nice! I was pleased to learn you played on that track. Just wanted to comment and compliment you on all the great work you have done on so many projects over the years. Great work!!!
Absofuckinutely. Dann is well known and incredibly well respected, as both a singer/guitarist and. World class producer. I miss Giant. The self titled debut and Time to Burn are fantastic albums.
I love Dann Huff’s music, he should continue making good music as a soloist with his own band,I hope he considers it,his fans wish him to continue recording good music as he knows how to do, I hope so,it is never too late to continue with his good music…
I don't know really who was Dan Huff but the Lp of Giant hook my ears with these incredible sound, riff and solo great album great band and excellent guitarist bthank you for sharing ;)
An absolutely awesome piece. I discovered Giant due the Ken Tamplin's forum. But Ken dont teaching that voice like a healthy voice. Well I think Dann Huff had a lot of talent but he saw the philosophical and ethical aspects of his young discourse. Otherwise he still continue doing the Giant vocals currently. My thoughts. cheers
Fun fact my dads friend his name is Greg English he is a session player in Nashville and Dann gave him the specs for that strat he’s using it took them 6 months to put it together guitar tech said don’t ever bring something like this again in my shop I told him if he ever dies I want that strat he’s got
@UberShredder9 Yeah Man,they are hard to get,but i saw some even in US.It wasn't a piece like yours but standard model.But honestly,I love them so much ,that even that model would honor my collection more than enough. But hey,thank you for update Bro!!!Will keep searching!!
@@noworries12 Tim Pierce is the session master of masters in the business. I deeply admire Huff and Landau, but facts are facts. Obviously, you're not aware of Pierce's status.
@@athanasiusdicia117 Tim Pierce is a master,no doubt,but the session gods are Landau and Huff...they were not only session gods,who worked for the BIGGEST stars and Producers, they're also genius artists/performers..hope that helps
Its funny you say that cos i read that when Dann Huff produced a Megadeth record and Dave Mustaine kept getting rejected by asking Dann for some guitar lessons constantly! He really wants to keep his ability to himself! hahah
Tiger Same with his guitar picks. You can see that he's holding it while he's talking. On the close-up shots the camera breaks away right at the moment when you almost can see what type of pick it is. You will not find any information what kind of guitar picks that he uses. Guitar pick is a very integral part of a players tone. Most players will share with the interviewer on what kind of guitar picks they use. I know that Dan uses Dean Markley strings at least he did during the giant years. But there is absolutely no place where you can find information on the guitar picks that he would have used back then. He doesn't want anybody copying his sound. I even sent him a message on Facebook asking that very question. I got no response. I guess he's keeping that info classified. Lol!
The two singles are early Seymour Duncan noiseless/stacked pickups either classic stack or hot stacks. I don't know if hot stacks came in black also, or red only... FWIW
Has Dann ever mentioned here or anywhere else what kind of guitar pick he uses, or is that one of his "secret weapons" in getting the tone that he gets?
dan19630 I don’t recall ever reading what he uses. Seems to be a pretty heavy pick gauge, as he really hammers the low end strings. I use a .88 mm Fender med-heavy. My gut tells me he’s using at least a 1 mm heavy watching him in the studio. There’s so much finesse in his playing, but when he rips through those runs, he’s really digging in. I also wonder what gauge strings he’s using here. He’d break the high E on my Ibanez with his first bend, haha.
The more popular version (the one on the album and video) was played by Adrian Vandenberg. Huff played on the 'radio' version that cut out the long keyboard/vocal intro.
@valleyarts1992 hey,i like how you call yourself....those VA beauties (of course pre-samick)are for me absolutely best out there..btw, you wouldn't know where can you get one??
Matteo Santiloni that’s a modified ‘63 Fender Stratocaster in sunburst with Duncan Hot Stacks (pickups) which are quite difficult to find. People called it the “Huffcaster”; awesome tones!
rushbum I agree. Both are very creative with their pick attack, and their use of the trem bar. Dann’s leads are so melodic, and they are deceptively easy sounding because he’s so good. It sounds almost effortless. The first time I sat down and tried the studio solo in Stay, all the little nuances of what he was doing became painfully clear. He’s easily one of my favorite soloists. Giant’s first whole album, especially, just kicks my ass.
hi is a great producer and he says , he put pop parts y that rock song but i dont see the trouble i just hear a gr8 song and he´s a big influence ; and lukather andd huff , have different guitar styles maybe if you hear all the band albums maybe you can see what i mean
daniel morales Dann and Steve Lukather are two of my biggest influences. Both studio cats with just ridiculous feel and technical ability. I didn’t study music in college as a major (but had private instruction), but pretty much all my friends were performance majors, and on Friday nights, we’d all plug in and jam out. The reverence for both those guys (I started college in 1990, so Giant was well known then) was clear. Guys were always breaking down Huff, Lukather and Neal Schon.
@UberShredder9 If you get it,you should be ashamed of yourself. Make other people(Me) feel envious like this(like a damn lot!!!),should be against the law and punishable by prison.
Still unsurpassed. Dann's tone, feel, phrasing, vibrato and chops is the ultimate for melodic rock. Plus his vocals and producer skills. D a y m n!
Absolutely beautiful vibrato use, eh. One to emulate.
Dann and Lukather were quite literally THE rock guitar sound of the 80s (only surpassed by King Edward). There were bands that had their guys, but in that era when it was hip to add some rock guitar to a pop song, it was these guys and this was indeed the sound of the era. And I love it. This was the most musically influential period for me.
@Iason Tsopoulos putting lmao makes your sound like an idiot mate, Vai loved Eddie and vice versa, guitar is a family and we don't hate each other.
More switches on that guitar than the cockpit of a fighter jet. God the 80's were great.
I put Dann in a class of great guitarists that cut their teeth as studio musicians first, and then just wrecked my hopes as a guitarist with their bands. Steve Lukather, Neal Schon, Dann Huff, Reb Beach, etc. these guys can just play anything.
You put on a track from Toto, or Winger, Giant or early Journey, or even Hardline, and you instantly know who you’re hearing on the six string.
I have long been in awe of Dann Huff’s talent. The man just oozes musicality.
To say Dann is a bad ass is just not enough! Taste... Timing... Tone... The whole ball of wax. He's got it!
One of the most underrated guitarists...
Landau and huff have that lovely jangley tone !
both were/are the studio gods ...
Dan Huff and Brad Gillis of Night Ranger are two of the handle of guys who could play the tremolo bar soulfully apart from EVH and Jeff Beck, Simply beautiful
Allan Holdsworth was also pretty good at using the bar in the same way Dan does here.
A true artist. The art of producing is most certainly lost today.
I remember the hit from the early 90s but did not realize how good Dan was - wow
2:28 -> 2:43 part of the solo that is not on the record and it just blew me away! Perfection!
every time i watch at it makes my day. Simply terrific!
Dann the man! So unbelievably talented! Great band! Top player and singer!
I love watching this video. Dan is so talented musically, vocally, and is such an amazing guitarist. He knows when to shred and knows when to slow it down. Stay is such a great song.
Trichorus + pitchshifter = ❤️
Esta es la razon por la q el regueaton jamas superara al rock, la genialidad....
Great info.,Dann Huff. i just heard Peter Ceter'a number one hit, Glory of Love, from the early 80's again today and the guitar work in that song caught my attention.Very nice! I was pleased to learn you played on that track. Just wanted to comment and compliment you on all the great work you have done on so many projects over the years. Great work!!!
rack units, rack units everywhere ! I wish i have that setup ! Great tutorial.
Great video! You know it's the 80's cus his answer to almost everything is to put some chorus on it lol.
Garegh62 smh😂😂😂
That's what EVH did too. Chorus, Phaser, Flanger.
Reminds me of Vito Bratto tapping with bends and very melodic in in tapping section solo part.
THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!
Great player, should be better known than he is.
Absofuckinutely. Dann is well known and incredibly well respected, as both a singer/guitarist and. World class producer.
I miss Giant. The self titled debut and Time to Burn are fantastic albums.
@@theaterdreamer Giant 3 is also great....
Better known? No offense and I don’t mean to sound like a troll. He’s well known. Like he a goat.
@@Jesse_Johnson Only to well informed guitar players. He is amazing, but ask the average guitarist and I bet most will have never heard of him
7:27 - The 'Stay' solo has never reminded me of Jeff Beck.
he knows what he is talking about
Dan, your great man
I love Dann Huff’s music, he should continue making good music as a soloist with his own band,I hope he considers it,his fans wish him to continue recording good music as he knows how to do, I hope so,it is never too late to continue with his good music…
Hi David and Dan 👋 you guys are sounding great. - Todd C. From Brentwood
maestro !!! gran guitarrista !!
Awesome! Dan Huff is the Master!
The solo he plays on that track, reminds me so much of Andy Timmons earlier stuff
I don't know really who was Dan Huff but the Lp of Giant hook my ears with these incredible sound, riff and solo great album great band and excellent guitarist bthank you for sharing ;)
Dann's AWESOME!
love this band👍😀
An absolutely awesome piece. I discovered Giant due the Ken Tamplin's forum. But Ken dont teaching that voice like a healthy voice. Well I think Dann Huff had a lot of talent but he saw the philosophical and ethical aspects of his young discourse. Otherwise he still continue doing the Giant vocals currently. My thoughts. cheers
What an amazing band ❤
Dan Huff is a badass
thanks man.
I like seeing how they make the effects sounds and rhythm parts
@heliobluesrock I'm sure they're all pals, they were all doing session stuff in LA at the same time, then Dan moved out to nashville
He saw a niche open up and jumped to it.
Im joining also! love him
Seems that Steve Lukather inspired this amazing guy!
such a sweeeeeet solo!
Dann Huff sings similar to Loverboy/ Lou Gramm
Guys a genius. Amazing…
Love it!
Dave Meniketti of Y&T & Dann Huff should colaborate. Two of the finest lead vocalists & shredders, EVER!
The best guitar player ever
I am a believer …. In dann huff 👌🫡
Awesome!
Wonderful video
dann huff is a fkn' genious.....
This is so awesome thanks for uploading it, Giants first two albums are my 'safe' albums i'e can always rely on them even 21 years on!!!
jtats71 yup, same! LOL.
When I’m tired at the end of my workout, I put on I’m a Believer. That intro solo puts a bounce in my step!
Amazing guitarist never got the credit he deserved and sexy solos I might add and a great voice sad that I just discovered this band month ago
rod2761 his ending solo on the song “you will be mine” is sick and it’s a shame the volume fades out so you don’t get the full effect of it
j2times2006 i love that song..yea that ending solo is pretty sik
Legend.👍
This is gold
He's like Steve Lukather!
Lot of similarities there
I only wish I had his talent.
Great!
Fun fact my dads friend his name is Greg English he is a session player in Nashville and Dann gave him the specs for that strat he’s using it took them 6 months to put it together guitar tech said don’t ever bring something like this again in my shop I told him if he ever dies I want that strat he’s got
@UberShredder9 Yeah Man,they are hard to get,but i saw some even in US.It wasn't a piece like yours but standard model.But honestly,I love them so much ,that even that model would honor my collection more than enough.
But hey,thank you for update Bro!!!Will keep searching!!
@heliobluesrock he took lukathers place as the top studio musician in L.A. when lukather went on to tour with toto
In fact, he shared duties in L.A. with another legend, Tim Pierce.
@@athanasiusdicia117 in fact Mike Landau/Huff got the big jobs
@@noworries12 Tim Pierce is the session master of masters in the business. I deeply admire Huff and Landau, but facts are facts. Obviously, you're not aware of Pierce's status.
@@athanasiusdicia117 Tim Pierce is a master,no doubt,but the session gods are Landau and Huff...they were not only session gods,who worked for the BIGGEST stars and Producers, they're also genius artists/performers..hope that helps
I always lol when I watch how he pulls out of teaching his fast licks because he doesn't want to be copied :)
Its funny you say that cos i read that when Dann Huff produced a Megadeth record and Dave Mustaine kept getting rejected by asking Dann for some guitar lessons constantly! He really wants to keep his ability to himself! hahah
It's pretty easy to copy player's nowadays with digital technology that slows parts down and...keeps the pitch the same!
Tiger Same with his guitar picks. You can see that he's holding it while he's talking. On the close-up shots the camera breaks away right at the moment when you almost can see what type of pick it is. You will not find any information what kind of guitar picks that he uses. Guitar pick is a very integral part of a players tone. Most players will share with the interviewer on what kind of guitar picks they use. I know that Dan uses Dean Markley strings at least he did during the giant years. But there is absolutely no place where you can find information on the guitar picks that he would have used back then. He doesn't want anybody copying his sound. I even sent him a message on Facebook asking that very question. I got no response. I guess he's keeping that info classified. Lol!
wow..
Great band but not enough air play !!!
The work is so involved when you break it down as we look at here !!! WOW
Nice tutorial video. Will look at his DVD is I can find it.
Just watch his body expressions when he plays the solo!
@burgers27 I wish there were more videos like this
More pop? Well pop dont rock!! ;)
God guitar
I didn't know Wayne played keyboards at Giant.
Does anyone know what pickups he is using here ?
The two singles are early Seymour Duncan noiseless/stacked pickups either classic stack or hot stacks. I don't know if hot stacks came in black also, or red only... FWIW
Has Dann ever mentioned here or anywhere else what kind of guitar pick he uses, or is that one of his "secret weapons" in getting the tone that he gets?
dan19630 I don’t recall ever reading what he uses. Seems to be a pretty heavy pick gauge, as he really hammers the low end strings. I use a .88 mm Fender med-heavy. My gut tells me he’s using at least a 1 mm heavy watching him in the studio. There’s so much finesse in his playing, but when he rips through those runs, he’s really digging in.
I also wonder what gauge strings he’s using here. He’d break the high E on my Ibanez with his first bend, haha.
in the 80s they called it a whang bar, kids.
Have you uploaded everything from this DVD or is there anything else?? Thanks again for the upload. Awesome...
🥁🎸🎼🎶🎼🎶👏👏👏‼️🇺🇦
For some reason, this reminds me of Widget
great solo on "Hear I go again" Whitesnake
The more popular version (the one on the album and video) was played by Adrian Vandenberg. Huff played on the 'radio' version that cut out the long keyboard/vocal intro.
@@PSYWARRIOR71 yes I Know, thanks ☘️
the keybordist is Wayne Campbell LOL!
@valleyarts1992 hey,i like how you call yourself....those VA beauties (of course pre-samick)are for me absolutely best out there..btw, you wouldn't know where can you get one??
at 2:00 anyone know the brand and the model of that guitar? It's amazing
Matteo Santiloni that’s a modified ‘63 Fender Stratocaster in sunburst with Duncan Hot Stacks (pickups) which are quite difficult to find. People called it the “Huffcaster”; awesome tones!
what does these three toggles do along with the 5 way switch ?
Thomas Herlofsen on and off for each pu.
killswitch for each pu maybe
@prsentry But with good taste.
8:08 What´s that type of distortion and how can I get that nowadays?
Look into Mesa Boogie Studio Preamp or Quad Preamp with a VHT 2:90 power amp.
geez
Voor Tessa! 1:55
whithout doubts, Dann is near to God more than any other human being!
whats up brother,hit me up
9:13 I see what you did there
@raycordero01 and the truth
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a lot of Brad gillis in his Playing
rushbum I agree. Both are very creative with their pick attack, and their use of the trem bar.
Dann’s leads are so melodic, and they are deceptively easy sounding because he’s so good. It sounds almost effortless. The first time I sat down and tried the studio solo in Stay, all the little nuances of what he was doing became painfully clear.
He’s easily one of my favorite soloists. Giant’s first whole album, especially, just kicks my ass.
Todays so called players can barely play three chords!
Oh man, so true.
hi is a great producer and he says , he put pop parts y that rock song but i dont see the trouble i just hear a gr8 song and he´s a big influence ; and lukather andd huff , have different guitar styles maybe if you hear all the band albums maybe you can see what i mean
daniel morales Dann and Steve Lukather are two of my biggest influences. Both studio cats with just ridiculous feel and technical ability.
I didn’t study music in college as a major (but had private instruction), but pretty much all my friends were performance majors, and on Friday nights, we’d all plug in and jam out. The reverence for both those guys (I started college in 1990, so Giant was well known then) was clear. Guys were always breaking down Huff, Lukather and Neal Schon.
only much cooler haha
@UberShredder9 If you get it,you should be ashamed of yourself.
Make other people(Me) feel envious like this(like a damn lot!!!),should be against the law and punishable by prison.
Damn he fucked up the harmonic on the solo, rare rare sight to see the huffmeister fluff anything. Incredible work nevertheless
Old school guitarists look funny and look like beginners to compare with what modern ones do😀
Junk