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  1. Jake Young

    Economy picking vs alternate when it comes to shredding

    I’ve been playing for about 18 years now and always focused on “other stuff” as well…about 5 years ago I decided it was time to REALLY focus on speed. Of course I turned to Syn’s playing, then stumbled across his master class video and heard him talking about economy picking. Once I got that...
  2. Jake Young

    Utilize That Pinky And Learn Licks

    I tagged you over on instagram! Hope you get some use out of it!
  3. Jake Young

    Synyster Fractal Audio video

    Here’s some more “inside-ish” information hahah love that Ed…*SPOILER ALERT* lol It was said this morning, and I quote “His plan is to make all the presets available for purchase soon.”
  4. Jake Young

    Cab Pack First Impressions

    I’m going to have to second what Jason’s saying! I only went with purchasing “The Stage” IR and just with that particular IR, it’s never been easier to dial in a Syn tone, even without having the presets. And for the record I’ve got a handful of patches that I would call “my tone”…but I’m a tone...
  5. Jake Young

    Cab Packs

    Anyone else bought the cab pack within the last couple days?
  6. Jake Young

    Cab Packs

    Hummm…interesting! So they do work but have to be converted with frac tool? Make sure you put up your thoughts after you get the chance to play around with them..I’m really wanting to buy them..I’m just not sure it’s worth that price tag? I bought a 4 bundle cab pack last December and have...
  7. Jake Young

    Cab Packs

    Yea…that’s a big bummer. So what’s “the stage” cab all about?
  8. Jake Young

    Cab Packs

    Ed..thanks man for being the “guinea pig” I hope they get them fixed quick! Let us know how they are when you can actually use them! Also, is there presents included?
  9. Jake Young

    Cab Packs

    …I can’t wait any longer…
  10. Jake Young

    Pick still slipping when downpicking

    I think you’ve got all the technical advice above!..But if all else fails, they used to sell some stuff called “gorilla snot” that was slightly sticky to keep the pick from slipping. Eddie VanHalen used to glue little pieces of sand paper to his picks haha try that? I’ve never had any trouble...
  11. Jake Young

    Buried Alive Intro Full Speed Video :) Feedback Encouraged Again

    I think it’s sounding fantastic! Only thing I notice that sounds a tiny bit “off” is at the :25 second mark you’re not sliding down to the D octave shape..the back and fourth slides in that section, to me, add to the overall “feel”
  12. Jake Young

    "Shredding isn't good music/it takes no talent/it has no feel" thoughts

    ….what Ben said.
  13. Jake Young

    Started Buried Alive! Please Watch To Give Feedback :)

    You play the bass notes!!! HOOOORAY!!! When I was learning it, I’ve seen so many people leave those all important guys out of there. Way to go so far!
  14. Jake Young

    Tips on how to get better at playing fast triplets / "galloping"

    Pay close attention to your picking hand when you play the notes comfortable sitting…record yourself and put it in slow motion if possible. Then stand and try to mimic the exact same motion.. I don’t wanna say time and patience like everyone else lol…but time and patience. Sitting and...
  15. Jake Young

    darkening fretboard?

    I had a Syn Custom-S and the fretboard had more wood grain than I would have liked..so I did my research and found that stew macs “Higgins India ink” is the best way to go..but I’m an impatient prick and wanted it done! Haha so after some more research I found that Walmart also sells “India ink”...
  16. Jake Young's riff from September 21, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    Jake Young's riff from September 21, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    Pretty proud of this here diddy! Andy James is a monster!! If you haven't seen him play or heard of him...definitely check him out!
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  17. Jake Young

    Tremolo Picking Tips

    I totally don’t understand how people do the thumb and finger thing either? It’s wrist for me..the whole economy of motion thing is always on my mind, and that would probably be the slight thumb/finger movements..so I stick with the next best thing! There’s a technique called “planting” that...
  18. Jake Young

    Fret hand wrist pain (de quervain's tenosynovitis)

    I’m 31..been playing 18 years and I too experience some pain/uncomfortable wrists..and it terrifies the shit out of me!! Lately, I’ve been working on staying as relaxed as possible while playing..it actually seems to help. I also do a number of wrist and hand stretches before I grab my guitar...
  19. Jake Young

    Equipment care with the Synyster Custom

    Nahhh man won’t ruin it at all. Definitely won’t hurt it to use every now and then. But over time if you keep using it, it will make it seem like more of a glossy finish instead of the flat look that satin is. In general, it’s recommended to not use polish on a satin guitar, only the...
  20. Jake Young

    Equipment care with the Synyster Custom

    If you have a Syn custom with the satin finish, i wouldn’t recommend using any type of “polish” unless you want it to have a more shiny look
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