Hi Fil,
I’ve been trying to do this vibrato with all four fingers like you mention in this video, however the part Im finding difficult is because I have quite long thin fingers they seem to be getting bunched up on the fret board when I try to do it. I usually only do my vibrato with two fingers, but obviously that way does not sound they way Angus Young does it, also when I try to bend the string up and give it some vibrato at the same time im finding it near impossible to do. I think it is because of where Im putting my thumb, I noticed on this video when you were bending the strings up and giving them vibrato your thumb was up hanging almost over the fret board and when you came back up to the D A and low E your thumb went back down sort of central to the fret board, would you say it makes it easier to do like that?
Thank you
Hi mate,
it takes TIME! It’s a process almost neverending – though there is a clear point when this starts working properly and from that point on you only progress further in goodness – don’t expect it to work right from the start.
Will take you probably months.
The point around which you MUST concentrate with awareness (i.e., know what you are doing) is that you have to find a “momentum of force” (how do you say this in English? It’s physics) that works fine for you. A LOT of strength is required to get this done right, especially in the beginning stages. Fingers have to be as much as possible in the 90 degree position, and it’s partly the fingers pushing upwards (Angus says so).
The point is not even reproducing Angus’ vibrato; I think this style vibrato is really classy and exceptionally sounding. Kossoff also had it singing much like this.
Try to squash all of your fingers together, one close to the next, and apply the momentum of force on your index, with AWARENESS of doing so. Try and respond π
Thank you Fil π
I will keep trying this and take on board what you have said.
I’ve always wanted to master it because it always seemed to me to be that missing link, like when I bend the strings it just sounds dull, but when I hear it with the vibrato it gives it that sort of extra dimension and sounds fantastic! (As you well know) π
Believe me, you WILL get there. There is no reason in the world for which I am almost succeeding in this and you shouldn’t. “Talent” is overrated. No such thing as that here; it’s practice knowing what you are doing. This, and this all π
“practice” i cant stress how much this realy means to getting better! dont ever doubt yourself and that your hands just isnt built for playing because you hands develop and adapt over time
I never thought i would be as good as i am now, as Mr Guru said it take time!! π
+1 !
I remember things that were near impossible to do and which are now getting under control – just need to give it time, and practice things that are challenging π
I was just re-watching this myself. My vibrato there basically was at its starting phase (and it has been years that I had been playing already, and a lot live). Still, no where as good as it is today.
I must make a video lesson to speed up you guys efforts.
hey realy apreciate your sight how do i get in contact with you? Matt newexteriorsllc@hotmail.com
have ? on set up your ideas one prefect combo ect
realy thanks
fil
that little amp that you use in the “GET THAT TONE ( AC/DC E SANDERCOE’S VIDEO CONTEST)”, is good for get the ac/dc sound ?
can you tell me the name of this amp
i wanna buy it xD
thanks for everything man all i know about guitar came from you and specially AC/DC
FIL!!!
Im dying here
When there is vibrato in Rck and roll aint noise pollution in the riff ( I hope you know where i mean)Well how to do that?
Always when im doing that i lose soundon lower string, cause my finger onupper string touches the lower one, and it gets muted!!!
PLease HELP
Nah don’t worry. There’s a little “trick” there, which is to use your middle and the next finger (forget in English, the one before the little finger) together. Will show you when I shoot that tutorial (very soon, at least one tutorial per week). I’m in North Africa with the family right now, will be back on monday π
hey Fil
im from Brazil i’m 14 years old and all i know about guitar came from you and ac/dc man
look
i’m having problems with the vibrato
you have some tips that i can use ?
sorry about my english
Yes it is π
I haven’t thought to meet someone from Floridsdorf on SoloDallas.net ^^
But the world’s small π
Near U6? Funny I’m there every day when I’m going to school, I’m living in Jedlesee (33B Station Jedelsee).
Hehe, funny, world is small sometimes…well, yeah, 40 isn’t the right age for going to school except you’re a teacher π My stepdaughter is 16 too, becomes 17 at January. You’re playing guitar?
Thats great, to start playing that early. And it’s great to have parents supporting this.
I just started to learn, about a year ago. Wished I could play several hours a day but I dont have the time, sadly. Mostly I can manage to play 3 times a week. Way too less.
Yes, but to playing real good guitar i started 1 year (a bit more) ago. Before that I only played with a guitar teacher that played ΒΏ&%$@! So I’d say I play good guitar for 2 years π
Yes I also don’t have always the time π
I’d wish I could play about 2-4 hours a day, but most of the time it’s only 1 π
Do you still believe that raising the bridge humbucker as high as possible is a good way to achieve the slight “chick” sound on your guitar when picking? Or is this a method that you, yourself, have disproven?
It’s important actually. I didn’t provide links because I do not own neither amp nor this guitar anymore, so these are not on site. The amplifier was a “Alessandro Beagle” head http://www.alessandro-products.com/amp-beagle.shtml
Cabinet here I still have it, and it is still my number one cabinet that I go to: a 1969 /date) 1960A cabinet with pre-rola G12Ms 25 watts inside, functionally in perfect condition.
jakesg61
Posted at 11:53h, 27 FebruaryHi Fil,
I’ve been trying to do this vibrato with all four fingers like you mention in this video, however the part Im finding difficult is because I have quite long thin fingers they seem to be getting bunched up on the fret board when I try to do it. I usually only do my vibrato with two fingers, but obviously that way does not sound they way Angus Young does it, also when I try to bend the string up and give it some vibrato at the same time im finding it near impossible to do. I think it is because of where Im putting my thumb, I noticed on this video when you were bending the strings up and giving them vibrato your thumb was up hanging almost over the fret board and when you came back up to the D A and low E your thumb went back down sort of central to the fret board, would you say it makes it easier to do like that?
Thank you
SoloDallas
Posted at 12:25h, 27 FebruaryHi mate,
it takes TIME! It’s a process almost neverending – though there is a clear point when this starts working properly and from that point on you only progress further in goodness – don’t expect it to work right from the start.
Will take you probably months.
The point around which you MUST concentrate with awareness (i.e., know what you are doing) is that you have to find a “momentum of force” (how do you say this in English? It’s physics) that works fine for you. A LOT of strength is required to get this done right, especially in the beginning stages. Fingers have to be as much as possible in the 90 degree position, and it’s partly the fingers pushing upwards (Angus says so).
The point is not even reproducing Angus’ vibrato; I think this style vibrato is really classy and exceptionally sounding. Kossoff also had it singing much like this.
Try to squash all of your fingers together, one close to the next, and apply the momentum of force on your index, with AWARENESS of doing so. Try and respond π
jakesg61
Posted at 13:32h, 27 FebruaryThank you Fil π
I will keep trying this and take on board what you have said.
I’ve always wanted to master it because it always seemed to me to be that missing link, like when I bend the strings it just sounds dull, but when I hear it with the vibrato it gives it that sort of extra dimension and sounds fantastic! (As you well know) π
SoloDallas
Posted at 14:06h, 27 FebruaryBelieve me, you WILL get there. There is no reason in the world for which I am almost succeeding in this and you shouldn’t. “Talent” is overrated. No such thing as that here; it’s practice knowing what you are doing. This, and this all π
Ant
Posted at 15:30h, 27 February“practice” i cant stress how much this realy means to getting better! dont ever doubt yourself and that your hands just isnt built for playing because you hands develop and adapt over time
I never thought i would be as good as i am now, as Mr Guru said it take time!! π
depuis1899
Posted at 15:45h, 27 Februarynow I know that I’ve got to work on that vibrato and that I’ll raise the Pu’s higher π
rjofig
Posted at 15:55h, 27 February+1 !
I remember things that were near impossible to do and which are now getting under control – just need to give it time, and practice things that are challenging π
SoloDallas
Posted at 14:25h, 29 FebruaryI was just re-watching this myself. My vibrato there basically was at its starting phase (and it has been years that I had been playing already, and a lot live). Still, no where as good as it is today.
I must make a video lesson to speed up you guys efforts.
rjofig
Posted at 14:44h, 29 FebruaryStarting phase? I hope I get there some day π
+1 on new hints video – do it! π These are great!
sledrevy
Posted at 05:52h, 06 Junealso can u do learn to play— Ride on
please?????
and Down payment blues
sledrevy
Posted at 02:29h, 06 Junehey realy apreciate your sight how do i get in contact with you? Matt newexteriorsllc@hotmail.com
have ? on set up your ideas one prefect combo ect
realy thanks
vitorarnoni
Posted at 02:23h, 16 Decemberdo you always play ac/dc on the clean channel ?
vitorarnoni
Posted at 23:08h, 06 DecemberFil..
what do you think of the Marshall MG15CDR for getting an ac/dc tone ?
is that good ?
vitorarnoni
Posted at 18:27h, 05 Decemberfil
that little amp that you use in the “GET THAT TONE ( AC/DC E SANDERCOE’S VIDEO CONTEST)”, is good for get the ac/dc sound ?
can you tell me the name of this amp
i wanna buy it xD
thanks for everything man all i know about guitar came from you and specially AC/DC
Devil'Fingers"
Posted at 20:43h, 29 NovemberFIL!!!
Im dying here
When there is vibrato in Rck and roll aint noise pollution in the riff ( I hope you know where i mean)Well how to do that?
Always when im doing that i lose soundon lower string, cause my finger onupper string touches the lower one, and it gets muted!!!
PLease HELP
SoloDallas
Posted at 22:16h, 29 NovemberNah don’t worry. There’s a little “trick” there, which is to use your middle and the next finger (forget in English, the one before the little finger) together. Will show you when I shoot that tutorial (very soon, at least one tutorial per week). I’m in North Africa with the family right now, will be back on monday π
Devil'Fingers"
Posted at 18:59h, 02 DecemberOk
Thank you
Baw siΔ dobrze π
vitorarnoni
Posted at 02:09h, 29 Novemberhey Fil
im from Brazil i’m 14 years old and all i know about guitar came from you and ac/dc man
look
i’m having problems with the vibrato
you have some tips that i can use ?
sorry about my english
TheHellsRocker
Posted at 17:10h, 18 NovemberI think this is one video that touches your inner feelings when listening at it! It really helps a lot! Thank you Fil!
(P.S. Sorry about my English, I’m from Austria and not even as good in english than I think :D)
I Salute You Fil!
SoloDallas
Posted at 17:13h, 18 NovemberNothing wrong with your English. Touching comment… π
banane
Posted at 17:49h, 18 NovemberFine, another Austrian here π Though I’m a German, I’m living in vienna. Where are you located?
TheHellsRocker
Posted at 17:51h, 18 NovemberHey Banane π
I’m living in the 21. district (Floridsdorf)
Good to have another ‘Austrian’ here π
TheHellsRocker
Posted at 17:53h, 18 NovemberIn Which district are you located?
banane
Posted at 17:54h, 18 NovemberLol…also in Floridsdorf…right near U6 subway station…thats really funny π
TheHellsRocker
Posted at 18:00h, 18 NovemberYes it is π
I haven’t thought to meet someone from Floridsdorf on SoloDallas.net ^^
But the world’s small π
Near U6? Funny I’m there every day when I’m going to school, I’m living in Jedlesee (33B Station Jedelsee).
banane
Posted at 18:07h, 18 NovemberYes, Mengergasse, 5 mins to walk…Well, I’m out of the age for going to school, I’m almost 40. How old are you?
TheHellsRocker
Posted at 18:12h, 18 NovemberI’m 16 (I’m 16 on this Saturday).
Yes 40 isn’t the right age to go to school π
TheHellsRocker
Posted at 18:17h, 18 NovemberOh I saw where you living on Google Maps right now.
I’m very often there, my father’s living nearly by you ^^
banane
Posted at 18:51h, 18 NovemberHehe, funny, world is small sometimes…well, yeah, 40 isn’t the right age for going to school except you’re a teacher π My stepdaughter is 16 too, becomes 17 at January. You’re playing guitar?
TheHellsRocker
Posted at 19:03h, 18 NovemberYeah I’m playing for 5 years now i guess ^^
I don’t counted them π
I guess you’re also playing guitar, am I right?
banane
Posted at 19:07h, 18 NovemberThats great, to start playing that early. And it’s great to have parents supporting this.
I just started to learn, about a year ago. Wished I could play several hours a day but I dont have the time, sadly. Mostly I can manage to play 3 times a week. Way too less.
TheHellsRocker
Posted at 19:18h, 18 NovemberYes, but to playing real good guitar i started 1 year (a bit more) ago. Before that I only played with a guitar teacher that played ΒΏ&%$@! So I’d say I play good guitar for 2 years π
Yes I also don’t have always the time π
I’d wish I could play about 2-4 hours a day, but most of the time it’s only 1 π
TheHellsRocker
Posted at 19:25h, 18 NovemberMaybe we can meet each other, jamming a little bit and talking about the ‘good old Rockbands’ π
Would be great π
banane
Posted at 19:59h, 18 NovemberYes, of course we can! Would surely be fun. I’ll drop you a PM π
dubsharayko
Posted at 16:55h, 08 NovemberDo you still believe that raising the bridge humbucker as high as possible is a good way to achieve the slight “chick” sound on your guitar when picking? Or is this a method that you, yourself, have disproven?
SoloDallas
Posted at 17:14h, 18 NovemberAbsolutely. I still do it all of the time with any guitar!
guitarlord26
Posted at 12:59h, 08 NovemberFil, what amp head were you using there? and also what cabinet for that matter?
SoloDallas
Posted at 13:15h, 08 NovemberIt’s important actually. I didn’t provide links because I do not own neither amp nor this guitar anymore, so these are not on site. The amplifier was a “Alessandro Beagle” head http://www.alessandro-products.com/amp-beagle.shtml
Cabinet here I still have it, and it is still my number one cabinet that I go to: a 1969 /date) 1960A cabinet with pre-rola G12Ms 25 watts inside, functionally in perfect condition.
guitarlord26
Posted at 00:03h, 08 NovemberThis was the first video I saw from SoloDallas, and it was one of the most helpful and beneficial for me; and I’m sure many others as well.
Cheers,
Jimmi.
Hyce777
Posted at 19:03h, 07 NovemberNever saw this one. Great video, thanks for putting these old ones up.
Kris
Posted at 12:35h, 07 NovemberThis is the video that made me want to buy the AYS guitar π