Shd some light on George Lynch?
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JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: Shd some light on George Lynch?
He's best known for Dokken & Lynch Mob. Most of his stuff is not instrumental. He's more of a band guy than somebody like Vai or Satch.
He's best known for Dokken & Lynch Mob. Most of his stuff is not instrumental. He's more of a band guy than somebody like Vai or Satch.
Dankerella
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Re: Shd some light on George Lynch?
He's known for having great technique, but not much knowledge of theory. He did an instructional video once where he would play and some guitar instructor would say what scales he was doing. His technique is out of this world though. He does some phrases that are really hard to emulate. He and the guy from Ratt (Warren DiMartini) used to have a real similar attack and sound. Warren kind of fell of the planet and George kept going with solo stuff. There are some cool tabs on George's website for practice. In Japan, I've heard he's a God.
He plays "basic" heavy metal/hard rock. His stuff with Dokken was a beefed up EVH sound. His rhythms were a little weak/sloppy, but his solos are very precise and passionate.
He's known for having great technique, but not much knowledge of theory. He did an instructional video once where he would play and some guitar instructor would say what scales he was doing. His technique is out of this world though. He does some phrases that are really hard to emulate. He and the guy from Ratt (Warren DiMartini) used to have a real similar attack and sound. Warren kind of fell of the planet and George kept going with solo stuff. There are some cool tabs on George's website for practice. In Japan, I've heard he's a God.
He plays "basic" heavy metal/hard rock. His stuff with Dokken was a beefed up EVH sound. His rhythms were a little weak/sloppy, but his solos are very precise and passionate.
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orbiter
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Re: Shd some light on George Lynch?
http://georgelynch.com/rigs/liverigs/liverigs.html
his studio rigs are there to ..
http://georgelynch.com/rigs/liverigs/liverigs.html
his studio rigs are there to ..
Re: Shd some light on George Lynch?
George Lynch is my favourite guitarist, and if you're into melodic hard rocking (although a little "hair" sounding) tunes with asskicking solos, you need to pick up "Under lock and key", "Back for the Attack" and "Wicked sensation". The first two are from his Dokken days, the third is Lynch Mob. Maybe I can send you a couple of Mp3's to set you straight
George Lynch is my favourite guitarist, and if you're into melodic hard rocking (although a little "hair" sounding) tunes with asskicking solos, you need to pick up "Under lock and key", "Back for the Attack" and "Wicked sensation". The first two are from his Dokken days, the third is Lynch Mob. Maybe I can send you a couple of Mp3's to set you straight
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: Shd some light on George Lynch?
A search on "George Lynch" on this forum will yield other CD reviews as well. (Mostly by me ... )
A search on "George Lynch" on this forum will yield other CD reviews as well. (Mostly by me ...
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MikeS
Bengalsologist
Re: Shd some light on George Lynch?
Check out that link to his website... you can also find studio rig info. I don't think that George has ever used the same amp twice
True that many of his rhythm tracks with Dokken were a little typical for 80s glam, but don't believe for a minute that all his rhythm sections are weak or sloppy. Check out Sacred Groove (solo album) and Wicked Underground (Lynch/Pilson). George's riffs, tones, and solos are spot on on those two records.
BluesGuyJ said:
Check out that link to his website... you can also find studio rig info. I don't think that George has ever used the same amp twice
True that many of his rhythm tracks with Dokken were a little typical for 80s glam, but don't believe for a minute that all his rhythm sections are weak or sloppy. Check out Sacred Groove (solo album) and Wicked Underground (Lynch/Pilson). George's riffs, tones, and solos are spot on on those two records.
MikeS
Bengalsologist
Re: Shd some light on George Lynch?
I have fairly large hands, but I still can't pull off some of the stretches Georage can. The solo to In My Dreams has a 19/15/12 and a 20/15/12 tap/pull off combo that he executes with his pinky. I can stretch the pinky to the 20th fret while fretting the 12th fret, but I sure don't have a decent enough angle to apply enough force with my pinky to sound a tap. All the talent in the world couldn't pull that off with out some large hands.
I have fairly large hands, but I still can't pull off some of the stretches Georage can. The solo to In My Dreams has a 19/15/12 and a 20/15/12 tap/pull off combo that he executes with his pinky. I can stretch the pinky to the 20th fret while fretting the 12th fret, but I sure don't have a decent enough angle to apply enough force with my pinky to sound a tap. All the talent in the world couldn't pull that off with out some large hands.
Dankerella
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Re: Shd some light on George Lynch?
Maybe sloppy isn't the right word, sorry to offend. I'm thinking mainly of the beginning of Mr. Scary. When I really listened to it, it didn't sound as "tight" as I recalled by memory. It's not so much sloppy as a particular style of playing and the guitar sound as well. When you listen to say, the intro of Master of Puppets, which is another riff using open and palm muted single notes on E and A, it's totally different. The Metallica style playing is tight as a drum, no extra sounds, overtones, notes, etc. It's precise like a solo. The Dokken rhythm style is a little more "swishy" with less palm muting and more passing notes allowed to come through. It's very Eddie Van Halen, with more raking than palm muting. It always seemed that when it came solo time, that's when George really dropped the swishy thing, and made every note ring true. Think the beginning of In My Dreams as well. He's sliding and raking, not really chunking. It's effective, but to me, always sounds a little too loose or wild for my tastes. I believe it's what separates the death metallers from the traditional hard rockers. When I've shown traditional rockers some thrash or death metal riffs they just can't get the tightness down. Similarly, they'll show me a jammin' swishy rock and roll riff, and I'll make it sound so sterile. Some can cross the line back and forth, but I haven't jammed with many of those types.
MikeS said:Check out that link to his website... you can also find studio rig info. I don't think that George has ever used the same amp twice
True that many of his rhythm tracks with Dokken were a little typical for 80s glam, but don't believe for a minute that all his rhythm sections are weak or sloppy. Check out Sacred Groove (solo album) and Wicked Underground (Lynch/Pilson). George's riffs, tones, and solos are spot on on those two records.
Maybe sloppy isn't the right word, sorry to offend. I'm thinking mainly of the beginning of Mr. Scary. When I really listened to it, it didn't sound as "tight" as I recalled by memory. It's not so much sloppy as a particular style of playing and the guitar sound as well. When you listen to say, the intro of Master of Puppets, which is another riff using open and palm muted single notes on E and A, it's totally different. The Metallica style playing is tight as a drum, no extra sounds, overtones, notes, etc. It's precise like a solo. The Dokken rhythm style is a little more "swishy" with less palm muting and more passing notes allowed to come through. It's very Eddie Van Halen, with more raking than palm muting. It always seemed that when it came solo time, that's when George really dropped the swishy thing, and made every note ring true. Think the beginning of In My Dreams as well. He's sliding and raking, not really chunking. It's effective, but to me, always sounds a little too loose or wild for my tastes. I believe it's what separates the death metallers from the traditional hard rockers. When I've shown traditional rockers some thrash or death metal riffs they just can't get the tightness down. Similarly, they'll show me a jammin' swishy rock and roll riff, and I'll make it sound so sterile. Some can cross the line back and forth, but I haven't jammed with many of those types.
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JeffB
Let it B
Re: Shd some light on George Lynch?
Hmmm...I feel the opposite....much like EVH I think George is a far better rhythm player than lead player....he has great tone in his leads..but he jes kinda noodles around the neck alot...
Mr. Scary (off Back for the Attack) is THE definitive GL "piece"
...Dankerella said:
Hmmm...I feel the opposite....much like EVH I think George is a far better rhythm player than lead player....he has great tone in his leads..but he jes kinda noodles around the neck alot...
Mr. Scary (off Back for the Attack) is THE definitive GL "piece"
Rocker35
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Re: Shd some light on George Lynch?
I wish Mr Scary was in E, it would be a bit easier to play!!!!! It's in F#, but I know what your getting at with the differences between rock and thrash players. I think it's the intensity thing with out and out metal, while the melodic rock players play with a bit more looseness and swagger. George's style is very loose, but I think you tend to get that with players who are more self taught than schooled. (think the differences between Satriani and Vai and you'll get what I'm talking about).
Dankerella said:
I wish Mr Scary was in E, it would be a bit easier to play!!!!! It's in F#, but I know what your getting at with the differences between rock and thrash players. I think it's the intensity thing with out and out metal, while the melodic rock players play with a bit more looseness and swagger. George's style is very loose, but I think you tend to get that with players who are more self taught than schooled. (think the differences between Satriani and Vai and you'll get what I'm talking about).
