I've been mystified, mesmerized and magnified Since I first heard them in the early 80s , some of jabs solos on all albums are freaking BLISTERING , SPEED , MELODIC TILL TUES. EAVEN TODAY I HAVE A NEARLY IMPOSIBLE TIME FINDING SOMEONE WITH MOST OF JABS SKILL THE MAN IS A VELVET HAMMER AND DOESNT GET HALF THE ATTN OR AKALADES HE SHOULD , NO DISRESPECT RUDY BUT JABS AND THAT BAD TO THE BONE EXPLORER ARR THE SCORPIONS
@@Hitlistrocks Actually if you ask me wich I realize your not, I'm actually the coolest human being to ever grace our planet.. ....... your welcome humanity!
@@williamsherman1089 ya just ask him.You know what else is cool? Frozen poop......You might actually be cooler if you knew the difference between “your” and “you’re”....but the rest of the world gets it....the overall ranking of the US in Education,is 36th....Ironically the US will consider these places Sh**holes.What is it known as to be under a sh**hole?
@@Hitlistrocks No. gibbons hides who he is behind his sunglasses and hats that he rarely removes in public. He just plays a cool character. He's not genuine when interviewed. It's all pretence. Great guitarist though.
I would say overlooked...bizarrely still in the shadows of Michael and Uli respectively. Killer player in my books...always admired his work within Scorpions.
MJ totally under appreciated by rock fans. One of the best-especially for Scorpions. Me and my brother snuck in some photo gear taking photos (film negative not digital) at a show. MJ was right in front of us and saw me on my brother's back with the camera. He posed with some great action, did a solo pointed at us and I gave him the thumbs up. He smiled and went to the other side. A great performer, humble and didn't mind the camera in the audience. This was in the 80s when camera, recording devices were not allowed.
I agree with this and most other entries. Nice, interesting, from a great musician. Just one little reservation - he ignored, twice, Michael: first time telling about himself joining the band, then about Lovedrive (no influence at all - really?). In the story as the Scorpions have it, Michael has been erased from the Lovedrive context and this just isn't fair as he wrote and played on, like, a half of the record. Also the face grimace Matthias made about Michael was unkind. Other than that, cool guy. Also, it's pleasant to see in his eyes, the look, that he is a happy, fulfilled man.
@@greg-warsaw4708sorry but Michael made his own bed. He walked out, most likely because of ego. Matthias doesn't HAVE an ego because he loves music, as well as his fans. I followed guitarist for 4 decades. He is the purest non poser I have ever witnessed. His style belongs 100% to who he is. He owes nothing to Michael or anyone, and they are lucky he was humble as well as brave enough to come back and take on the role, going on to create some of the most unique and recognizable riffs in all of music.
He's so underrated and underappreciated. Having to come in after Michael and Uli is no small task and he's taken them to levels they never would have achieved
Er ist der Grund, warum Jungs wie ich angefangen haben Gitarre zu spielen und es immer noch tun. Danke für alles, du hast uns unglaublich viel gegeben Matthias
One of my favorite guitarists. Metal is filled with technical excellence, but trying to find a guy who can play really beautiful, elegant metal runs is unusually difficult. Enter Mr. Mathias Jabs. Great post.
Maybe I'm wrong..but these guys don't seem to have been plagued with the years of cocaine and booze like so many others. To be in their 60s and still be delivering the goods like they do - that's inspiring.
His tone is cutting, amazing. He fused old-school Euro-metal with futuristic Van Halen techniques, together with that tone created something very special.
Mathias is an excellent guitarist and people can debate this until the cows come home.He has perfect phrasing,tons of melodic sensibility snd s fantastic guitar sound, cool guy too!
I’ve been a fan of the Scorps since Blackout and never knew Matthies was such a terrific down to earth person. I bet you could set next to him on a plane, talk nonstop and never realize who you sat next to until the next day.
What a cool interview! The great thing about this extended interview is I think fans really get to see his personality shine through, rather than just in the limited sound bites everyone is used to seeing. I've had the chance to interview him myself twice and have some extended backstage visits as well, and while he is very thoughtful, he also has an amazing sense of humor, which one can definitely see in this interview. One of my all-time favorite guitarists, and he is criminally underrated when it comes to top guitar player recognition.
It was on the album "Animal Magnetism" that Mathias Jabs was firmly in the driver's seat as the Scorpions lead guitar player even though "Lovedrive" is his debut with 'Scorps, that album's main guitar input was mostly handled by Michael Schenker.
I saw the Scorpions in Las Vegas in March. Loved the band and songs but THIS DUDE RIGHT HERE... He let you know that he loved playing, was having fun, believed in the music and was amazing. Best show ever and Jabs made it that much better!!! You could feel and see that they all loved doing what they do!
We need more role models like him. For someone who is in the public eye and is idolized to the degree that he is, it could easily go to his head It obviously has not. He is an incredible musician, guitarist and person. He is the role model we need more of.
What really showed these aspects to me was the You Tube Videos of him playing with Scorpion tribute bands. Who does this ....? I could not imagine the members of Kiss doing that . Somehow they would be "offended" or think that was "below" them to do .And what a thrill that must be for the cover bands ! --- This guy Rocks !
What a treat to actually feel like I’m sitting down and listening to Matthias… He is absolutely adorable, super talented, and I never ever hear him speak because he’s so humble and doesn’t show off or anything. This is really awesome. Thank you.
Ive had the privilege to meet both Uli and Matthias and they are 2 of nicest most grounded and down to earth people you will ever meet. I've met hundreds of "celebrities" and those 2 definitely stand out as far as just being very decent non-egotistical people.
Scorpion fan here! since 1979 when Lovedrive came out. And that's about the time Mathias showed up. I love his tone, style and his phrasing on his stinging leads. Yes, he's very pentatonic but he has that sting in his playing. I just love it! Seen the Scorps live many times in the 80,s. They never disappointed. Never! The World Wide Live tour in 1984 was epic! Hell....they made a live album from that tour! So many good songs they have. Love the Scorpions.
As a lifelong Scorpions fan since Blackout I don’t think I’ve watched an interview with Jabs. What a likeable guy, and criminally underrated guitarist.
@@SkyAvila983 I watched an interview with Kirk Hammett where he talked about this. Jabs did influence him, but he also mentioned both Roth and Michael as well. He spoke about all three.
US Festival 1983. I've only seen the Scorpions live once but it was a helluva show. They were great that day!!! And then we waited an eternity for Van Halen..... What a day!!!!!
@@roaldyboy they did ... may 29 i think .. triumph .. ric emment .. and jake e lee .. and of course eddie , dlr not so much .. iwas ther @ 10 am .. got home [alta loma ] @ 1am .. still have the shirt { doesn't fit anymore } who knew we were witnessing history ? thanx steve w ..
Uli was a great vibe. Hendrix enthusiast, his early work was important to the Scorpions. Exit was mutual apparently and the result of opinion of musical direction. The entrance Mattias unleashed a whole different feel and sound to the group. Really elevated the dynamic and power to the group that we know today.
Just saw Mathias and the Scorpions in Vegas. Man those guys put on a hell of a show. Mathias has about the best tone I've ever heard within that scope of rock
What a class act!! Have seen the Scorpions 4 times. Every single time they are spot on. Mix is always great. Chemistry!! Matthias’ stage presence is as pro as it gets and never misses a lick. Tasteful and classy. 🤘
Matthias Jabs gets often overlooked, when people talk about the Scorpions' guitarplayers, because Uli Jon Roth & Michael Schenker are such legends, BUT the guy has written amazing solos, has a great tone and his playing always fits the songs. Plus, he always comes off as a pretty chill and down to earth type of guy.
Funny he didn't mention that his first album with Scorpions, halve the songs were written and played with Michael. But he didn't want to stay in the band. Awesome band
Exactly this. I played World Wide Live (on double vinyl) until the grooves wore out back in the day - I don't think there's a bad song or note on there. Sure, he's not as venerated as Uli or Michael, but he's a class player, and by all accounts a very amiable, humble sort of chap.
@@MercutioUK2006 I love that album ! Hit between the Eyes has an amazing solo..and his tone is out of this world..watch them here on youtube on a 2019 tour..damn awesome !
Hey Matthias. I met you at MSG when you Opened for Rainbow in the early 80's. That night you told me about your 'secret' on the solo for Dynamite. I have never forgotten meeting you. Thanks for a great memory
He is such a nice guy and a great musician. When he is talking I get a feeling like he is your elder brother's high school friend and he has a band that plays in bars which he is the guitar player. Oh, man...this dude is the guitarist of the legendary Scorpions! The band that is rocking for I don't know maybe half a century. And he acts as if it is not. Sooo honest, down to earth person. The owner of great riffs, great solos...Great guy!
I spent the night with the Scorpions after several shows and they are all very down to earth. Rudy, Klaus, and Matthias are very friendly and thankful for their fan base. The Scorpions are awesome
He gets no respect when it comes to comparisons with Uli and Michael. But he's easily my favorite of the 3, and without any argument, he's been the most successful for the Scorpions. The hardest shit for me to learn as a guitar player was his sick scales ascending up the fretboard in the Hurricane solo. He is so criminally underrated.
Glad to hear l am not the only one who prefers Matthias to the other two. I love all three but Matthias is such a tasteful and dynamic player...always been a huuuuge fan of his style!
I have thought that the unfavorable comparison to the other two is unfair. He is absolutely at the foundation of the bulk of the hits. BLACKOUT and ANIMAL MAGNETISM are critical in my early hard rock/ metal development. Technique combined with melodic appeal, the whole package.
When I was a kid, my parents had a VHS tape of the Scorps. Had all their music videos up to that point and some bootleg live stuff from various shows. Matthias Jabs' striped Explorer was my first taste of GAS - guitar acquisition syndrome. I had to own an Explorer. Rick Neilsen had em, Pete Willis had em, Jabs had em, Hetfield had em... All the cool guys had Explorers. 30+ years later, I still think the Explorer is the coolest guitar shape ever thanks to this guy
Jabs is a cool guy! Always smiling on stage and having a good time! He plays stinging Guitar solos that I really enjoy seeing. I want to visit his guitar store. Great Interview! Thanks! 🎸😎👏🏻
He alone made me start playing guitar when i was a kid and i will never ever be able to thank him enough for that. A true inspiration and so underrated that it makes me sick. He is right up there with the best of all time.
That new album is such a shot of adrenaline! I have already played Rock Believer a ridiclous amount of times and it makes me smile wide hearing the vitality still evident in their music!! This band is such a gift for hard rock fans!!
I can't believe I'd watch this entire interview of Matthias Jabs without any knowledge in guitar. He's so Interesting, Humourous and Talented Guitarist.
I saw them on the Monsters of Rock tour with Van Halen, Metallica, Dokken, and Kingdom Come , and the Scorpions totally stole the show. They were clearly having a good time, and it showed, they really were awesome. Love Van Halen, but the Scorpions blew everyone away.
I really like Matthias' solos and although he doesn't always the attention of being one of the greatest his solos stick to your mind and combine the mechanics of metallic shred (with taste) exceptional melodic composition that makes the song much better.
Some of the most memorable and melodic guitar solos. Scorpions were the first band I ever heard where you could actually hum along to the guitar solos. Perfect combination of melody and flash in his playing and writing.
I love what he says about Explorers and Vs. My first real guitar was a Gibson Explorer. And he's so right, it was sooo heavy. I didn't realize it at the time, but my next purchase was an Ibanez ProLine V and when I got it, I'm not kidding, I thought it was a toy and I had been ripped off🤣
Really nice guy and awesome guitar player one of my favorites, love to hear him talk about guitars. Someday I'll go to Munich and meet him I hope. Like to buy a guitar from his shop.
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What a cool guy!! When he talks about all the places he's been, I remember seeing the Scorp's in 2000 in little ol'Boise, Idaho!! I wonder if he remembers playing that gig?? Outside, 100 degree's and about 10,000 to 15,000 hot, sweaty rockers!! Excellent show!!
Scorps top my list of favorite bands. All songs are catchy with great hooks, and Matthias just tears it up with great melody lines. Have all their albums and seen them a few times
Hi MJ, just saw this..... good to see a documentary about MJ Guitars. I regret never making it there, but that virtual trip thru the store sure was amazing. Take care and please stay healthy and safe!!
Mathias Jabs is very cool dude. I just never got on board with 80s and 90 s SCORPIONS. I Will say the live sound of the twin guitars make SCORPIONS one of the best in concert. It is unbelievable just top notch.
Matthias youre such a Humble Man¡ Ive been youre fan for Decades lear Some Scorpions songs man¡ I do have 2 Gibson Explorer,s too¡ so i also love and relate to the Story when you first heard Hendrix all along the watchtower man Awesome soulful guy . that tears dropped from youre eyes it happens to me all the time when i hear No One Like You i play that song and allways makes me cry remembers me of my wife ¡🤟🤟🙏🙏❤❤ Scorpions Rules
Seeing the Scorpions on their World Wide Live tour when I was 17 changed my life. I'd never experienced anything like that and almost 40yrs later I still remember the show. Incredible. Matthias is one of my biggest influences as a player.
I've loved his playing since the first time I heard him with the band...I remember seeing them in Memphis, TN during the first Monsters of Rock tour. They sounded exactly like the records and put on a better show than Van Hagar, the headliner. His energy, fantastic tone, and superb leads make him one of my top 10 guitar players EVER.
I'm not a huge Scorpions fan, but Mathias is one of my favorite guitarists. His tone and style, well I just love solos like Black out, I'm leaving you , noone like you, and can't live without you. I had to learn Rock you like a hurricane in a band and that solo is so explosive.
I always like Matthias. As a person, as a player. I always felt that what Michal Schenker achieved, and what Uli Roth did, was just added bonus of even more great music.
Enjoyed listening to Matthias sharing his stories. I've seen the Scorpions live twice and both times, they did indeed kick ass as he said they did even if they were tired. Also met him and Rudolph circa 1990 in Austin, Texas. They were both very kind and gracious. Great memory for me.
He’s weirdly underrated. Super tasteful solos, great dynamics! Jabs is REALLY good!
Rating source please?
@@craigbutterfield592 as in Michael Schenker gets all the Scorpions praise
@@markcoleman3370 rudolf is in scorps not michael
@@Septicshites Michael WAS in Scorpions before Matthias. Now the brothers pretty much hate each other
@@markcoleman3370 really? thats crazy i did not know that and ive listened to them for years at this point
Jabs is one of Germany's musical treasures and rock masters...hands down.
and the around the world!
I've been mystified, mesmerized and magnified
Since I first heard them in the early 80s , some of jabs solos on all albums are freaking BLISTERING , SPEED , MELODIC TILL TUES. EAVEN TODAY I HAVE A NEARLY IMPOSIBLE TIME FINDING SOMEONE WITH MOST OF JABS SKILL THE MAN IS A VELVET HAMMER AND DOESNT GET HALF THE ATTN OR AKALADES HE SHOULD , NO DISRESPECT RUDY BUT JABS AND THAT BAD TO THE BONE EXPLORER ARR THE SCORPIONS
Matthias, there's no one like you!!!🎸
So is , one the best, Minracl 💞 Mathias Jabs, can be woww make one album solo ... slowly.. more wowww listening how play Guitar many 💞💞💞 wowww...
@impeller speed , from you .. peace ✌
@impeller speed blackmore schenker,Gary moore hendrix evh page srv iommi
@@jerrywoods4066 George Lynch, John 5, Eddie Van Halen.
@@metalhead7181 oh and 2 more of my favorites Rik emmit Ronnie montrose and also satrianni
It's about time Matthias gets some recognition - he's such an overlooked and underrated guitarist.
Completely agree
This guy seems like the coolest dude ever. And he’s a major super star.
Nice observation… But Billy Gibbons is the coolest dude ever
@@Hitlistrocks Actually if you ask me wich I realize your not, I'm actually the coolest human being to ever grace our planet.. ....... your welcome humanity!
@@williamsherman1089 your probably cooler than billy gibbons lol
@@williamsherman1089 ya just ask him.You know what else is cool? Frozen poop......You might actually be cooler if you knew the difference between “your” and “you’re”....but the rest of the world gets it....the overall ranking of the US in Education,is 36th....Ironically the US will consider these places Sh**holes.What is it known as to be under a sh**hole?
@@Hitlistrocks No. gibbons hides who he is behind his sunglasses and hats that he rarely removes in public. He just plays a cool character. He's not genuine when interviewed. It's all pretence. Great guitarist though.
Grossly underrated. This dude has always been great.
Rating source please?
I would say overlooked...bizarrely still in the shadows of Michael and Uli respectively.
Killer player in my books...always admired his work within Scorpions.
No drums,, no keyboards,, no brass,, no bullshit!
Love this guy! 🤣👍
He's hilarious, what a good sense of humor and all around cool guy.
Very simple man and and never takes proud and fame to his head !
Long time Scorpions fan this is my first interview I have ever seen with Matthias. Was a great guy, humble well spoken and great sense of humor!
Self taught and charmingly humorous… not to mention a great rock guitarist. Gotta love Matthias!
Mathias has been one of my favourite rock guitarists since the early 80s; his solos are so exciting, wonderfully melodic and memorable.
Michael contributed songs like Holiday that I heard Michael say on an interview Rudolph and Scorpions didn't give him credit for.
@@biggstile I do know that Mathias has said that Michael was his mentor during the time when Mathias had first joined the Scorpions.
MJ totally under appreciated by rock fans. One of the best-especially for Scorpions. Me and my brother snuck in some photo gear taking photos (film negative not digital) at a show. MJ was right in front of us and saw me on my brother's back with the camera. He posed with some great action, did a solo pointed at us and I gave him the thumbs up. He smiled and went to the other side. A great performer, humble and didn't mind the camera in the audience. This was in the 80s when camera, recording devices were not allowed.
What a great memory! Thank's for sharing that with us.
I agree with this and most other entries. Nice, interesting, from a great musician. Just one little reservation - he ignored, twice, Michael: first time telling about himself joining the band, then about Lovedrive (no influence at all - really?). In the story as the Scorpions have it, Michael has been erased from the Lovedrive context and this just isn't fair as he wrote and played on, like, a half of the record. Also the face grimace Matthias made about Michael was unkind. Other than that, cool guy. Also, it's pleasant to see in his eyes, the look, that he is a happy, fulfilled man.
@@greg-warsaw4708sorry but Michael made his own bed. He walked out, most likely because of ego. Matthias doesn't HAVE an ego because he loves music, as well as his fans. I followed guitarist for 4 decades. He is the purest non poser I have ever witnessed. His style belongs 100% to who he is. He owes nothing to Michael or anyone, and they are lucky he was humble as well as brave enough to come back and take on the role, going on to create some of the most unique and recognizable riffs in all of music.
He's so underrated and underappreciated. Having to come in after Michael and Uli is no small task and he's taken them to levels they never would have achieved
Er ist der Grund, warum Jungs wie ich angefangen haben Gitarre zu spielen und es immer noch tun.
Danke für alles, du hast uns unglaublich viel gegeben Matthias
“It’s also called the Flying Arrow, Would you please open the window?” Hahahahah. Awesome! Great stuff brother! Love it!
One of the best of all time! To this day the solo in Rock You Like A Hurricane amazes me. It’s melodic, shredding, precise and pure genius.
If you like that... have you heard the song " Coast to Coast " ? talking about melodical ! the layers of guitars is amazing
@@darrenwood6520 most definitely!
@@darrenwood6520 thats the Schenker boys
@Anthony Davella great tone, and melody . I really like the layers of different guitars/ melody in that song.
So difficult to emulate his touch,
One of my favorite guitarists. Metal is filled with technical excellence, but trying to find a guy who can play really beautiful, elegant metal runs is unusually difficult. Enter Mr. Mathias Jabs. Great post.
Maybe I'm wrong..but these guys don't seem to have been plagued with the years of cocaine and booze like so many others. To be in their 60s and still be delivering the goods like they do - that's inspiring.
Yes, nice to see he hasn't cooked his brain.
Beer, wein, oder vasser ?
Healthy, positive, forward-thinking...love these Rock Believers
Yes...COMFORT is the name of the game
Just Herman Rarebell, he enjoyed the partying and all the things that go with it
Some of the best tones and leads in rock history bar none, way to underrated
His tone is cutting, amazing.
He fused old-school Euro-metal with futuristic Van Halen techniques, together with that tone created something very special.
Mathias is an excellent guitarist and people can debate this until the cows come home.He has perfect phrasing,tons of melodic sensibility snd s fantastic guitar sound, cool guy too!
11:31 "You got a knob here to stop it.."🤣 Brilliant, a comedian as well as a great guitarist.
I’ve been a fan of the Scorps since Blackout and never knew Matthies was such a terrific down to earth person. I bet you could set next to him on a plane, talk nonstop and never realize who you sat next to until the next day.
What a cool interview! The great thing about this extended interview is I think fans really get to see his personality shine through, rather than just in the limited sound bites everyone is used to seeing. I've had the chance to interview him myself twice and have some extended backstage visits as well, and while he is very thoughtful, he also has an amazing sense of humor, which one can definitely see in this interview. One of my all-time favorite guitarists, and he is criminally underrated when it comes to top guitar player recognition.
Criminally underrated, yes.
It was on the album "Animal Magnetism" that Mathias Jabs was firmly in the driver's seat as the Scorpions lead guitar player even though "Lovedrive" is his debut with 'Scorps, that album's main guitar input was mostly handled by Michael Schenker.
Thank you!
I saw the Scorpions in Las Vegas in March. Loved the band and songs but THIS DUDE RIGHT HERE... He let you know that he loved playing, was having fun, believed in the music and was amazing. Best show ever and Jabs made it that much better!!! You could feel and see that they all loved doing what they do!
I saw them in Singapore 2016, show number 1 million for them but number 1 for me😃. And yeah, they really kickass that night.
We need more role models like him. For someone who is in the public eye and is idolized to the degree that he is, it could easily go to his head It obviously has not.
He is an incredible musician, guitarist and person. He is the role model we need more of.
Agree 100%
What really showed these aspects to me was the You Tube Videos of him playing with Scorpion tribute bands. Who does this ....? I could not imagine the members of Kiss doing that . Somehow they would be "offended" or think that was "below" them to do .And what a thrill that must be for the cover bands ! --- This guy Rocks !
@@csnide6702 Oh yes, the Scopyons! Seen them a few times, a great Scorps tribute band!
One of the greatest guitarist of all time. Tasteful player with tons of melody. Live they are incredible.
What a treat to actually feel like I’m sitting down and listening to Matthias… He is absolutely adorable, super talented, and I never ever hear him speak because he’s so humble and doesn’t show off or anything. This is really awesome. Thank you.
Jabs, Roth, Schenker, all great guitarist for the Scorps. Blessings to you Matthias!
Can't think of too many bands with a better roster of current and former guitarists.
@@jamesnation9889 not too many, but Iron Maiden does immediately spring to mind
@@jamesnation9889do you mean a band with 2 guitarists? Which I assume you do . Thin lizzy Judas priest
@@ppvk2610 thin lizzy Judas priest period
@@ppvk2610 also Molly hatchet and skynyrd
Ive had the privilege to meet both Uli and Matthias and they are 2 of nicest most grounded and down to earth people you will ever meet. I've met hundreds of "celebrities" and those 2 definitely stand out as far as just being very decent non-egotistical people.
Scorpion fan here! since 1979 when Lovedrive came out. And that's about the time Mathias showed up. I love his tone, style and his phrasing on his stinging leads. Yes, he's very pentatonic but he has that sting in his playing. I just love it!
Seen the Scorps live many times in the 80,s. They never disappointed. Never! The World Wide Live tour in 1984 was epic! Hell....they made a live album from that tour! So many good songs they have. Love the Scorpions.
Professional and a gentleman… Always been a fan, even more so after this great interview! Keep rockin Matthia🤘🏼
As a lifelong Scorpions fan since Blackout I don’t think I’ve watched an interview with Jabs. What a likeable guy, and criminally underrated guitarist.
Matthias is one of the most dynamic, exciting lead guitar players of all time. He is a huge influence to Kirk Hammett.
Really? hmmm
@@SkyAvila983
I watched an interview with Kirk Hammett where he talked about this. Jabs did influence him, but he also mentioned both Roth and Michael as well. He spoke about all three.
US Festival 1983. I've only seen the Scorpions live once but it was a helluva show. They were great that day!!! And then we waited an eternity for Van Halen..... What a day!!!!!
I was there to Scorps stole the show that day!
@@roaldyboy they did ... may 29 i think .. triumph .. ric emment .. and jake e lee .. and of course eddie , dlr not so much .. iwas ther @ 10 am .. got home [alta loma ] @ 1am .. still have the shirt { doesn't fit anymore } who knew we were witnessing history ? thanx steve w ..
@@johnneurohr7156 rock on bro
I went to both US festivals every day every show! Amazing
Uli was a great vibe. Hendrix enthusiast, his early work was important to the Scorpions. Exit was mutual apparently and the result of opinion of musical direction. The entrance Mattias unleashed a whole different feel and sound to the group. Really elevated the dynamic and power to the group that we know today.
Such a disservice he isnt mentioned as one of the greats like many others. He’s a total package guitarist. What an inspiration.
What a great personality. Gives me a whole new appreciation of his guitar playing and the Scorpions.
Just saw Mathias and the Scorpions in Vegas. Man those guys put on a hell of a show. Mathias has about the best tone I've ever heard within that scope of rock
What a class act!! Have seen the Scorpions 4 times. Every single time they are spot on. Mix is always great. Chemistry!!
Matthias’ stage presence is as pro as it gets and never misses a lick. Tasteful and classy. 🤘
Matthias you are amazing, Scorpions would not be the same without you.
One the most underrated guitar players in rock-n-roll.
Matthias Jabs gets often overlooked, when people talk about the Scorpions' guitarplayers, because Uli Jon Roth & Michael Schenker are such legends, BUT the guy has written amazing solos, has a great tone and his playing always fits the songs.
Plus, he always comes off as a pretty chill and down to earth type of guy.
Funny he didn't mention that his first album with Scorpions, halve the songs were written and played with Michael. But he didn't want to stay in the band. Awesome band
@@nacuda9 I like the two others` guitarplaying much more than Matzes pull off tirades. But more than Michael Uli is my favorite player, so creativ.
Schenker is a legendary effup. M. Jabs shows up early, works overtime, and gets the job done. We don’t look askance at those qualities.
Exactly this.
I played World Wide Live (on double vinyl) until the grooves wore out back in the day - I don't think there's a bad song or note on there. Sure, he's not as venerated as Uli or Michael, but he's a class player, and by all accounts a very amiable, humble sort of chap.
@@MercutioUK2006 I love that album ! Hit between the Eyes has an amazing solo..and his tone is out of this world..watch them here on youtube on a 2019 tour..damn awesome !
Like Keith said "Believe it or not I haven't forgotten any of it." This is one cool guy.
Hey Matthias. I met you at MSG when you Opened for Rainbow in the early 80's. That night you told me about your 'secret' on the solo for Dynamite. I have never forgotten meeting you. Thanks for a great memory
He is such a nice guy and a great musician. When he is talking I get a feeling like he is your elder brother's high school friend and he has a band that plays in bars which he is the guitar player. Oh, man...this dude is the guitarist of the legendary Scorpions! The band that is rocking for I don't know maybe half a century. And he acts as if it is not. Sooo honest, down to earth person. The owner of great riffs, great solos...Great guy!
A pros pro. Love his unique style. Never had an off night. It took me a while to realize he keeps saying "Flashy" not Fleshy 😄
Mathias ist ein super sympathischer Typ und einfach ein super Gitarrist.
I spent the night with the Scorpions after several shows and they are all very down to earth. Rudy, Klaus, and Matthias are very friendly and thankful for their fan base. The Scorpions are awesome
He gets no respect when it comes to comparisons with Uli and Michael. But he's easily my favorite of the 3, and without any argument, he's been the most successful for the Scorpions.
The hardest shit for me to learn as a guitar player was his sick scales ascending up the fretboard in the Hurricane solo.
He is so criminally underrated.
Glad to hear l am not the only one who prefers Matthias to the other two. I love all three but Matthias is such a tasteful and dynamic player...always been a huuuuge fan of his style!
I have thought that the unfavorable comparison to the other two is unfair. He is absolutely at the foundation of the bulk of the hits.
BLACKOUT and ANIMAL MAGNETISM are critical in my early hard rock/ metal development.
Technique combined with melodic appeal, the whole package.
When I was a kid, my parents had a VHS tape of the Scorps. Had all their music videos up to that point and some bootleg live stuff from various shows. Matthias Jabs' striped Explorer was my first taste of GAS - guitar acquisition syndrome. I had to own an Explorer. Rick Neilsen had em, Pete Willis had em, Jabs had em, Hetfield had em... All the cool guys had Explorers. 30+ years later, I still think the Explorer is the coolest guitar shape ever thanks to this guy
Matthias seems like a good guy. Pretty laid back, funny, & self deprecating.
Jabs is a cool guy! Always smiling on stage and having a good time! He plays stinging Guitar solos that I really enjoy seeing. I want to visit his guitar store.
Great Interview!
Thanks!
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Always love their playing - always seemed really low key and humble - Aging gracefully, happy and healthy! Good for him!!
What a nice, down-to-earth guy! I really enjoyed watching this vid.
One of the All Time Best Guitarists of all Time. He has a very unique Feeling when he plays a Solo and is still accurately when playing very fast.
Mathias. He's on top of the metal mountain same as guys from Priest..Maiden..etc.Got very melodic chops. Him and Rudy always sound great.
I have been an enormous fan of Matthias Jabs since the late 1970's, it was great to listen to his story.
He alone made me start playing guitar when i was a kid and i will never ever be able to thank him enough for that. A true inspiration and so underrated that it makes me sick. He is right up there with the best of all time.
One of my all time favorite guitarists. I'm on a big Scorpions kick lately with the release of Rock Believer!
That new album is such a shot of adrenaline! I have already played Rock Believer a ridiclous amount of times and it makes me smile wide hearing the vitality still evident in their music!!
This band is such a gift for hard rock fans!!
I really, really, REALLY like Matthias especially after watching this video. GREAT upload, and thank you!
I can't believe I'd watch this entire interview of Matthias Jabs without any knowledge in guitar. He's so Interesting, Humourous and Talented Guitarist.
He is criminally underrated.
Such a great guitarist/Musician and super genuine
I saw them on the Monsters of Rock tour with Van Halen, Metallica, Dokken, and Kingdom Come , and the Scorpions totally stole the show. They were clearly having a good time, and it showed, they really were awesome. Love Van Halen, but the Scorpions blew everyone away.
I Absolutely Agree....seen them East Troy (Alpine Valley) Wisconsin April 1988 Woooo✌✌✌😎
I really like Matthias' solos and although he doesn't always the attention of being one of the greatest his solos stick to your mind and combine the mechanics of metallic shred (with taste) exceptional melodic composition that makes the song much better.
Matthias Jabs in in my top 20 favorite guitarist he’s a super super guitar player and his fills are tremendous.
I ADORE THIS MAN!!! Always smiling and so friendly with everyone he meets. Not to mention EXTREAMELY EASY ON THE EYES EVEN IN HIS LATE 60'S. ❤❤❤❤
Matthias is awesome....he is truly amazing.
He has been a huge influence on me.
He looks great....he has definitely aged well.
Fantastic interview! Matthias is engaging and interesting a real joy to listen to.
Some of the most memorable and melodic guitar solos. Scorpions were the first band I ever heard where you could actually hum along to the guitar solos. Perfect combination of melody and flash in his playing and writing.
the guy is a legend!! Remembering, this interview is from 2016!
This is a really good watch!!! Matthias seems like a super nice guy and his guitar playing is awesome!!!
I love Matthias ,awsome guitar player and a cool individual. Love the Scorpions.
I love what he says about Explorers and Vs. My first real guitar was a Gibson Explorer. And he's so right, it was sooo heavy. I didn't realize it at the time, but my next purchase was an Ibanez ProLine V and when I got it, I'm not kidding, I thought it was a toy and I had been ripped off🤣
What a cool dude. Always loved his playing but now I can see he's a lovely fella too I like him even more.
Really nice guy and awesome guitar player one of my favorites, love to hear him talk about guitars. Someday I'll go to Munich and meet him I hope. Like to buy a guitar from his shop.
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I always bend my whammy bar slightly , for a custom feel .
What a cool guy!! When he talks about all the places he's been, I remember seeing the Scorp's in 2000 in little ol'Boise, Idaho!! I wonder if he remembers playing that gig?? Outside, 100 degree's and about 10,000 to 15,000 hot, sweaty rockers!! Excellent show!!
Scorps top my list of favorite bands. All songs are catchy with great hooks, and Matthias just tears it up with great melody lines. Have all their albums and seen them a few times
I didn’t even realize MJ spoke English and on top of that he’s cool AF. Great interview!
Jabs walks in the shadow of no one. "It was called The Flying Arrow...would you open the window,please!".
one of the best,anyone doubting this has never really listened to him play
What a layed back genuine interview. I really enjoyed it. His stage presence is on a level of its own. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.
Hi MJ, just saw this..... good to see a documentary about MJ Guitars. I regret never making it there, but that virtual trip thru the store sure was amazing. Take care and please stay healthy and safe!!
I love it! A really great guitarist and person! Thanks for all the great music Matthias Jabs!
That energy is shared, Mathias. That’s why we come to see you, too! Thank you for decades of great music and ecstatic shows. Long live Scorpions!
Mathias Jabs is very cool dude. I just never got on board with 80s and 90 s SCORPIONS. I Will say the live sound of the twin guitars make SCORPIONS one of the best in concert. It is unbelievable just top notch.
What a great interview. Scorpions have always been a favorite of mine. Matthias is such a down to earth guy
I'm from Malaysia.
Thanks Matthias and Scorpions..
We all love you..
Matthias has always amazed me! But his performance on unplugged in Athens is one of his greatest performances ever!
He seems super cool! I really love their music. No mistaking that band when you hear them.
Just love it !
We want more from this amazing player.
Greetings from Portugal
One of the coolest guys in Rock & Roll ! Great guitarist as well ! Much respect fot Matthias ! ...
Matthias youre such a Humble Man¡ Ive been youre fan for Decades lear Some Scorpions songs man¡ I do have 2 Gibson Explorer,s too¡ so i also love and relate to the Story when you first heard Hendrix all along the watchtower man Awesome soulful guy . that tears dropped from youre eyes it happens to me all the time when i hear No One Like You i play that song and allways makes me cry remembers me of my wife ¡🤟🤟🙏🙏❤❤ Scorpions Rules
Seeing the Scorpions on their World Wide Live tour when I was 17 changed my life. I'd never experienced anything like that and almost 40yrs later I still remember the show. Incredible. Matthias is one of my biggest influences as a player.
I really enjoyed this. MJ is so well spoken & funny and a hell of a guitarist!
I've loved his playing since the first time I heard him with the band...I remember seeing them in Memphis, TN during the first Monsters of Rock tour. They sounded exactly like the records and put on a better show than Van Hagar, the headliner. His energy, fantastic tone, and superb leads make him one of my top 10 guitar players EVER.
The most underrated guitarist ever!
I'm not a huge Scorpions fan, but Mathias is one of my favorite guitarists. His tone and style, well I just love solos like Black out, I'm leaving you , noone like you, and can't live without you. I had to learn Rock you like a hurricane in a band and that solo is so explosive.
"Arizona" of of Blackout is one of his best. "Blackout" has a great solo in it. He looked like a baby back then.
I always like Matthias. As a person, as a player. I always felt that what Michal Schenker achieved, and what Uli Roth did, was just added bonus of even more great music.
Enjoyed listening to Matthias sharing his stories. I've seen the Scorpions live twice and both times, they did indeed kick ass as he said they did even if they were tired. Also met him and Rudolph circa 1990 in Austin, Texas. They were both very kind and gracious. Great memory for me.