I watched this not long after it was first posted years ago. To this day in 2018, I have yet not found any video where anyone covers it better than Jack. PHENOMENAL!
Ed Munoz that's where Marcus Pintor has a point. The player matters the most. I have one too and can't make it sound as good either. I was simply saying squier isn't too bad. Good for the money.
+Žonatan Rivera the guitarist is amazing, no question about that. But this Squier is a Classic Vibe, as expensive as a Fender Mexican Standard. They are actually pretty good :)
Many years of this cover and still in the top !! Incredible cover and technique ! This cover shows you don’t need a 5k guitar, he plays the best cover with a squier ! Really amazing all my respect to this guy!
By reading some of the comments, yes he's playing a less than expensive guitar but obviously he's got a great tone and yes, it may be because of the effects! But what's wrong with using effects? The most professional players hence (Eric Johnson) with the most well built guitars even use effects! It's about what sounds good for the style. Of course even a dry sound sounds good depending on the style of music. It matters more to me how a guitar feels and stays in tune rather how it sounds because I can always tweak the sound via amp and effects unless of course I want a dry clean sound then it's about the guitar & pickups. Obviously the amp as well
Each guitarist has their own tricks or methods of how they get to an acceptable duplicating sound of their favorite artists;but the key is;they got it by trying and maintaining it for their own learning and playing needs.. Jack did a pretty good job with tone on this run through for me as far as sound;but it was also shot a good while back;and he's much better at playing and setting gear sounds now. Thumbs up for Jack.
This is the cover I’ve been coming back to for years and years. It’s the impeccable timing, most other covers speed through the parts they think they can do faster and hesitate in other parts. Perfect timing, the emotion coming through, the technique is on point, the way you humbly shred this… magical.
This is awesome. He plays great. As for comments saying it's not note perfect like the original you should spent more time watching Eric Johnson play it on different live videos. He does it a little different each time. There is no "one way" to play the song and thankfully a great artist like Eric Johnson or Jack Thammarat can just go play from the heart and soul and not a lot of memorized note for note renditions. What a boring thing that would be.
Look at him just loving it. Loving his music and loving playing it. Makes me love this video and this cover all the more. Doesn't help I'm biased because this is my favorite song of all time. He plays so well and clean and he loves loves loves his craft, his art. That coupled with the amazing music make this video watchable over and over and over. All in all 10/10 will watch again.
14 years later, this is still likely the best cover ever uploaded. Gustavo Guerra Covers: Yngwie Malnsteem: Far Beyond the Sun might be second.thoughts?
@@minisurfbanana thanks for the reply. Hard to argue either is better. If you like covers like I do, check out this guy I’ve found. ruclips.net/video/awpcCvX6JAk/видео.html
1:54 he plays this part in time. Eric Johnson always rushes the next set of triplets when he shifts his hand. I'm a percussionist, not a guitar player, so I don't know how hard that is to play, but it just always kinda bugged me that Eric rushes it slightly.
Thanks for pointing that out! I noticed while listening that it somehow sounded different yet better than the original but couldn't put my finger on exactly what he was doing.
I've always been a Fender guy but not once did I show interest on a squier 'til i watched this video a few about two years ago. I own a Classic Vibe now and I'm going for a Contemporary soon. Fender should give you some sort of accreditation my friend. Great job!!
+Martin Palmisano $400 really?! I started playing on a Squier and I swear it was about £150 (maybe $220) new? Maybe I'm mistaken, or that's just how much they were 10 years ago. Either way, Jack makes it fucking sing
Loke Phoenix Yeah, they are about 400 new here, but you can get them used for half of that. I have a Squier tele that I really like. This guy does make it sound sweet......would like to see his set up.
It's a stock Classic Vibe Squier 50's strat.. he has other videos with modified ones, like a modified 60's Classic Vibe playing Manhattan. CV are the high end Squiers, the ones Loke is talking about is the Affinity's which are the lower models.
Actually those old 70's-80's Squiers are very often better quality than brand new Fenders. Read about some old 'Made in Japan' guitars made in Matsumoku. If you don't care about brand on headstock these are veeery good and cheap guitars in compare with brand new or old american Fenders/Gibsons.
This guy is a fucking alien. Not of this Earth-This shit is spot on perfect. His tone and fluidity makes me want to smash my guitars. Cheers man this gave me fucking chills.
Over 750 Dislikes of "Haters" who just discovered that they will consider quiting pursuing their guitar playing dreams after seeing and hearing this guy's presentation.
The Chicken Monke OK then buddy... let me give you a knock off guitar and try to play a song. Then let me play a nice guitar. But we both know the same songs and have mastered it. Lets see which one spits out better sound. Guitar quality does matter and so does the player.
Thats true and its not. My friend Phil and I tried it with my epiphone LP against his Gibson LP standard, and everyone though my guitar played and sounded better. Plus, I have a cheap S series Ibanez that plays beautifully and my uncle has a higher end model that has dead frets.
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2024 and still the best cover!!
This cover is the only version I listen to. I think it’s better than the original.
@@ChronoX23X Completely agree!
The same to me. Jack's playing is so good. ❤
do you ever sit and wonder how Johnson came up with this song? the way the fretting hand moves around throughout the sound is mind boggling.
prozacania EJ himself said he literally wrote this under 5 mins, only god knows what was going on in his mind
In my mind I have made quite some amazing songs as well. Unfortunately they stay in my mind.
@@daiyoung6078
He probably sold his soul to the devil 😂
@@daiyoung6078 pure jamming
Music is in the heart. Bet he was just whistling that sick lead while walkin around, a song idea hit him, and he ran to his notepad.
Currently working on learning this. Can play from 0:00 to about 0:00.0001
haha, do you mean the note number 464,334th ?
Update. I can play this song now.
Do a cover on one side and put this crazy asian on the other.
Lmao
Nick Harrison lol
I watched this not long after it was first posted years ago. To this day in 2018, I have yet not found any video where anyone covers it better than Jack. PHENOMENAL!
You haven't watch rick graham
Took me a long while to learn this intro but these aren't all the actual notes. Great cover nonetheless!
Sleeper uk
Yea boiii
I would have to agree with Rick Graham's performance being one of the best, but Otto Reina does an amazing cover as well.
just to prove everyone out there. it's not the guitar that sounds good, it's the player. this is a squier for crying out loud.
Marcus Pintor It's a Squier Classic vibe. The Classic Vibe series from Squier is really good for the money. Squier isn't all that bad.
+Daniel Gil They sound ok and are a good, low-end guitar. I always liked them even though I couldn't make it sound like he does..
Ed Munoz that's where Marcus Pintor has a point. The player matters the most. I have one too and can't make it sound as good either. I was simply saying squier isn't too bad. Good for the money.
+Marcus Pintor Jeff Healey(may he rest in peace) was using a modded MIJ Squier as his main guitar and the guy had a massive tone.
If you choose the right squier they can be really good for practicing and starting
Very nice, Jack. You prove that it's not the guitar; it's the player.
Way to rock a Squier!
+Žonatan Rivera the guitarist is amazing, no question about that. But this Squier is a Classic Vibe, as expensive as a Fender Mexican Standard. They are actually pretty good :)
Pablo Alvarado r
Comment level: Perfect.
Its the player
But the guitar helps a lot
Very true but squiers sound good anyways
He set the bar so high.. you cant even see it!
By bar do u mean tempo?
Fifa Plaaya standards/quality etc :)
ΜετάΜουσικήςΜανία what bar? i can't see it
ΜετάΜουσικήςΜανία Well, on the bright side, makes it pretty easy to limbo.
FlashB9317 lol
He has mastered the guitar.....simple. Just watch and enjoy, haters will always be haters. Enjoy
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Didn't even need star power
Bryan luna wdym hes too much for star power
300 note streak
Omg 😂😂
lmao he is star power
😂😂
Stop clicking the dislike button. Its not for download.
lol
I rarely leave comments on RUclips. Been playing guitar my whole life. I'm very good. That kid just rocked my ass off. A thousand kudos.
I have been playing for most of my 65 years. Jack is my hero. Nobody does it better. What an amazingly talented young man.
Give this guy a Fender right fucking now!
hes got a few on the right
That's the guitar I sold on eBay for $160 9 years ago..
Never underestimate the power of a modified Squier.
its almost a fender. Just put a stiker
Strat!
I will learn this and play this like this before i die.
Good Vibes how's it going?
omrimg I want to know as well.
One years later(dead)
Are you dead?
You'll be immortal then...
Many years of this cover and still in the top !! Incredible cover and technique ! This cover shows you don’t need a 5k guitar, he plays the best cover with a squier ! Really amazing all my respect to this guy!
Uploaded 2008... watching in 2016.
Me too..
Plus One
Me too
same
ditto, who could blame us, song is amazing
I like the way he doesn't push himself to reach every note that is too fast and paces himself perfectly for accuracy. Brilliant effort.
I noticed this as well, very composed kind of playing.
He plays this easier than people on guitar hero
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Eric Johnson would be proud of that.
Amazing work on the Squire.
Nailed it!
I'm 10 years late to the party but here to say: BRAVO!
Yes! I was searching for a version with an even more epic climax, that was insane !
You even wore a ring on your right hand, you are truly the coolest, and an awesome guitar player.
By reading some of the comments, yes he's playing a less than expensive guitar but obviously he's got a great tone and yes, it may be because of the effects! But what's wrong with using effects? The most professional players hence (Eric Johnson) with the most well built guitars even use effects! It's about what sounds good for the style. Of course even a dry sound sounds good depending on the style of music. It matters more to me how a guitar feels and stays in tune rather how it sounds because I can always tweak the sound via amp and effects unless of course I want a dry clean sound then it's about the guitar & pickups. Obviously the amp as well
Each guitarist has their own tricks or methods of how they get to an acceptable duplicating sound of their favorite artists;but the key is;they got it by trying and maintaining it for their own learning and playing needs.. Jack did a pretty good job with tone on this run through for me as far as sound;but it was also shot a good while back;and he's much better at playing and setting gear sounds now. Thumbs up for Jack.
Jesse Reyna a good observation and I agree
Thanks man..love gear talk. Later.
thats the best squire they make at the moment, and they are really decent guitars and for the price its really good
his guitar is worth like 400, not that cheap
Best cover I've ever seen. You are a god among men.
At 3:16, when he nails "that lick," the look on his face is priceless. He KNEW he stuck the landing.
This is the cover I’ve been coming back to for years and years. It’s the impeccable timing, most other covers speed through the parts they think they can do faster and hesitate in other parts. Perfect timing, the emotion coming through, the technique is on point, the way you humbly shred this… magical.
2019 and still the best cover on RUclips
12 years ago, imagine how much he's improved since then! Amazing work
This is awesome. He plays great. As for comments saying it's not note perfect like the original you should spent more time watching Eric Johnson play it on different live videos. He does it a little different each time. There is no "one way" to play the song and thankfully a great artist like Eric Johnson or Jack Thammarat can just go play from the heart and soul and not a lot of memorized note for note renditions. What a boring thing that would be.
That's the beauty in live performance... every time it sounds different and, yet, beautiful.
Be sure to check out Jack's latest JamTrackCentral.com release here: jamtrackcentral.com/store/jamtracks/20-blues-rock-ballad-licks/
What picks is He using?
+Svil Buscus a guitar pick
Youre not wrong!
Looks like it could be a jazz 3
ภูมิใจครับที่ผมเกิดเป็นคนไทย guitar hero of Thailand
Jack,I have listen to many versions of this song including the original,I have to say your version is Superior by Far...Congrats...
Not better than Eric Johnson's original. That's a exaggerating to say.
+hercules too too guess it's because the guitar bass is more boosted than the actual studio version that's why
That's an insane precision you have there...great work man!
12 years ago and this is still the best cover of this song 🤘
Sophie Burrell does a pretty kick ass version also.
366 dislikes!? Wtf this was perfect.
jealous ppl are dislike lol
Drew Grey I don't get it either, imagine it with a better guitar too
From Jimmy Page fanboys
Drew Grey Yeah he's good but can he play smoke in the water
Prob Bieber fans
Wow best cover ever still 10 years later ! I can't stop replay
2020 and still the best cover so far
Amazing how he can make a Squier sound that good!
squiers sound amazing! especially a vintage squire strat!
love your approach to guitar music and sound..great job Jack.
This is the most beautiful performance of this solo I’ve ever heard, and a amazing addition to it
All made with a squier... xD
YOU ROCK DUDE
Look at him just loving it. Loving his music and loving playing it. Makes me love this video and this cover all the more. Doesn't help I'm biased because this is my favorite song of all time. He plays so well and clean and he loves loves loves his craft, his art. That coupled with the amazing music make this video watchable over and over and over.
All in all 10/10 will watch again.
11 years later :")!!
Jack doesn't fuck around when he covers something. Well done.
Wow, every technique was used perfectly! Congrats!
That was one of the best covers of this song I’ve ever heard. Nice job!
The best cover on RUclips
Control and precision are awesome. Played note for note flawlessly.
Very well done, sir!!!
Especially for such a difficult piece. ;o)
*polite clap*
Actually it dont seem that hard, its mostly hammer ons and pull offs probably, and what makes it hard is the amount of notes
Andrew Proffitt Trust me, it's hard.
Was i talking to you? Nope.
+Andrew Proffitt OK, if it's that simple, give us the link to your video.
I dont play guitar stupid ass, im a bass guy.
HOLY SHET! I have not seen this video in about a decade! I'm glad you're still making videos!
Here in 2020 it still blows me away. Jack the Giant killer!
Anybody who has played "Cliffs of Dover" knows how difficult it is. Anybody who can play it like Jack, has mad skills. JT just tore it up!
2:52 to 4:02 is the best part of this cover. So good 🤟🏻
Barely distinguishable from the album until he jams out with it. This guy is actually amazing
Exelente interpretación amigo, felicidades. Saludos desde México.
Wonderful. Never stop playing for us. You did a great job. 100 thumbs up. Thank God every day for for your wonderful talent. God bless you. Wow.
Freakin’ BRAVO! Spot on!!!!
you know he's pro when he can make a squier sing like that
Mad respect. This song is very hard to learn. Good job
One of the best guitar player I ever seen...Jack you are so good
He's already up there with Steve Vai.
Local guitar players can be as good as those masters at guitar.
can't believe this was uploaded 2008. Still it sounds like way better than upcoming covers in the future.
your pinky could kill a spartan
Nice improve added onto the solo
lol the whole songs a solo :)
LewisLetsPlay you win...you just win
It's almost like that was the joke or something :)
Agreed I loved the way he doubled it back I think Johnson would love this rendition 😁
His improvisation is fantastic
Dude that was too good.... And ilove your tone Man U killed it
This kid took a very difficult song and nailed it.Its the player.Who gives a shit if it is a Squire, he made it sing.
40 yo. A kid???
That was incredible bro.
By far the best cover here. Not over distorted and actually has feel. I wish I could nail this song like this...one day
14 years later, this is still likely the best cover ever uploaded. Gustavo Guerra Covers: Yngwie Malnsteem: Far Beyond the Sun might be second.thoughts?
And on a Squier!!? Prove me wrong please.
Right here
ruclips.net/video/33bcoO75NN4/видео.html
@@minisurfbanana thanks for the reply. Hard to argue either is better. If you like covers like I do, check out this guy I’ve found.
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Teach me your ways master
haha damn, Jack, spot on. You have fingers of fire, my friend
2020 And Im still loving this cover like the very first time I watched it.
1:54 he plays this part in time. Eric Johnson always rushes the next set of triplets when he shifts his hand. I'm a percussionist, not a guitar player, so I don't know how hard that is to play, but it just always kinda bugged me that Eric rushes it slightly.
Thanks for pointing that out! I noticed while listening that it somehow sounded different yet better than the original but couldn't put my finger on exactly what he was doing.
I think you just answered the question how do you improve on perfection
I've always been a Fender guy but not once did I show interest on a squier 'til i watched this video a few about two years ago. I own a Classic Vibe now and I'm going for a Contemporary soon. Fender should give you some sort of accreditation my friend. Great job!!
Very good...good tone..superb
OMG PERFECT !
Stelio Kontos is that you!?
Gary Burger hahahaha
Gary Burger Stelio. Stelio Kontos 🎶
Even Stelio wouldn’t fuck with this guy
Soo clean!
*Simply Beautiful and Elegant. Just so Simply Joyful to let it Vibe Thur Your Whole Body.*
This guy is proof that amazing guitar players can make even the cheapest guitars sound great!
They're $400......yeah, it is
+Martin Palmisano $400 really?! I started playing on a Squier and I swear it was about £150 (maybe $220) new? Maybe I'm mistaken, or that's just how much they were 10 years ago. Either way, Jack makes it fucking sing
Loke Phoenix Yeah, they are about 400 new here, but you can get them used for half of that. I have a Squier tele that I really like. This guy does make it sound sweet......would like to see his set up.
it's a highly modified strat.
It's a stock Classic Vibe Squier 50's strat.. he has other videos with modified ones, like a modified 60's Classic Vibe playing Manhattan. CV are the high end Squiers, the ones Loke is talking about is the Affinity's which are the lower models.
Cudownie!!!!!!!!!!!
who says guitar brand is important ?
exactly haha
Actually those old 70's-80's Squiers are very often better quality than brand new Fenders. Read about some old 'Made in Japan' guitars made in Matsumoku. If you don't care about brand on headstock these are veeery good and cheap guitars in compare with brand new or old american Fenders/Gibsons.
Jernej Bezjak it ain't the guitar that plays the song, it's the guitarist.
It's a classic vibe so it's a new one
Adam Jones
He Nailed It! What lovely improvisation he makes when he strays from the original tune. Wonderful Talent!
like a BOSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
He actually makes this song sound more intriguing and fun than the original !
Asians be like "this isn't even hard, watch me play flight of the bumblebee blindfolded with a broken hand"
Flawless! Reminds me of when I saw Eric play this live in Denver late 80's.
Haters will say it's photoshop
CharmanderThug ..lypsing...haha
Ova Dinova it is lipsync actually
thought Photoshop was a photo editing software... huh... the more you know I guess
silverRIFF welcome to the joke
Haters will say this is a cgi..lol
This song can take years to perfect. Y u Aisans so good at everythingY u no explain
This guy is a fucking alien. Not of this Earth-This shit is spot on perfect. His tone and fluidity makes me want to smash my guitars. Cheers man this gave me fucking chills.
Goosebumps 😮
0:50 that stretch..
Damn dude Excellent job. How the hell did you get to sound exactly like it?
Over 750 Dislikes of "Haters" who just discovered that they will consider quiting pursuing their guitar playing dreams after seeing and hearing this guy's presentation.
😂😂😂😂
12 years later & I still adore this cover... nostalgic days of RUclips. Unreal playing too!
how to make a Squier sound like a 100.000 USD
Its a Squier Classic Vibe 50's Strat. A high end Squier really great guitar. I have one myself.
Iv`e been looking into saving for a fender. The funny thing is hes playing a great song on a guitar thats under 400$
The player makes the guitar, not the other way around.
The Chicken Monke OK then buddy... let me give you a knock off guitar and try to play a song. Then let me play a nice guitar. But we both know the same songs and have mastered it. Lets see which one spits out better sound. Guitar quality does matter and so does the player.
Kazbur remember to use effects, they make a guitar sound great
darichism yes effects do matter also.
Thats true and its not. My friend Phil and I tried it with my epiphone LP against his Gibson LP standard, and everyone though my guitar played and sounded better. Plus, I have a cheap S series Ibanez that plays beautifully and my uncle has a higher end model that has dead frets.
I just wanna learn the intro. The first 30 seconds.
I absolutely love the section from 4:13 and on
wish I could play that song like that aha
It doesn't take talent to practice.