Craziest Guitars I’ve Ever Seen (w/ Michael Angelo Batio)

“It’s not for everybody, but I don’t care, neither am I” Honestly, respect to Batio just for that quote

I feel like this man has finished his journey on the guitar. Now he’s on his journey to BECOME the guitar.

getting told "thats really good ear" and "thats really cool what you played there" by michael angelo batio means you made it as a guitarist

I take away two things from this: 1: MAB is just as impressive as a human as he is a shredder. 2: I feel that Rob's talent is even still somehow underappreciated.

My initial impression of Michael Angelo Batio was that he was a bit of a show-boater, and... well, that's not exactly wrong, but he's so strangely humble about it? Dude's a damn solid shredder who plays some truly bizarre guitars, but he speaks with so much passion and seems to genuinely love what he does. There's no arrogance to it. Really refreshing to see.

Anything involving MAB is going to be straight up outrageous. What a fun video!

It's contagious how happy Michael looks while playing and showing off his guitars, like a child in a toy box. <3

i love how he harmlessly wants his lasers to be turned on so bad haha what a cool guy and a cool video well done

"You really played something cool." When freaking Michael Angelo Batio himself says that to you, it's hard not to get an ego boost. Glad to see that he and Rob are two peas in a pod, just playing music for its own sake and I freaking love it!

Michael is one of nicest people you will ever meet. I met him once when my band opened for NITRO in a club (1989 or 1990) and I did not like the band or their music very much because it was not my taste. I was also just a young guitar player in an all original metal band and he was in a national act that was on Mtv, it was intimidating. He walked over to me after we opened and told me it was great and that he really liked my style and that my playing and songwriting was good. Later after the show he gave me a t shirt, took me on the tour bus and talked about music with me for a little while. He also gave me some advice and told me not to let other people dictate my playing or songs and being different was a good thing. He was kind and nicer than you would imagine if all you saw was NITRO decked out in their clothes and wigs. Not pompous or ego driven at all. In the end I still did not really like their music but I became a fan of Michael Angelo Batio, the person first and the guitar player second. He is a genuine person. Getting to spend the day with him, going through his house and guitar collection is a real treat. You got to play his iconic guitars and that is extra special. Thank you for making this video.

I wasn't prepared for how well that double sunburst guitar sounded clean! 😮

He's just phenomenal. He STILL GOT IT! That's just amazing to see how decades and decades of practice and dedication to your art leads you to a mastery that will not fade... Amazing stuff.

When MAB says "I've never seen anyone use it that way and make it work" that has to feel amazing

I just think it's incredible that this whole interaction comes off as if MAB could just be your father in law showing you his favourite model trains. Love this.

Rob, thank you for this video. I regretfully always ignored Michael growing up as I never saw past the image. This video truly shows how radiant he is about the guitar and life. He's so giddy here and smiles all the time. You've really introduced MAB to the modern era for some of us.

Two great down to earth talented individuals packed on one video.

MAB seems like such a positive guy who honestly just loves guitar. It’s hard not to smile when he’s speaking

Michael seems like a guy who just loves guitars. Everything about them. Playing them, talking about them, teaching on them, innovating them, and so on. What a great guy. Probably has stories for ages to tell as well.

Had the pleasure of meeting MAB at one of his guitar clinics several years back. He was genuinely the nicest most down to earth guy. His music isn't for everyone, but any real guitarist has to admit how insane what he does, is.

Michael Angelo deserves all that exposure. His instrumental albums are so worth listening too. Several years ago at a Musikmesse I had no idea about him and he was so genuinely nice, listened and cared. I hope you do more collabs.