Jake E Lee Dishes on his Charvel USA Signature Blue Burst Model 

"I don't need a bar, I can do stupid shit just with my hands." Love it. Jake is the man.

the man who never got the respect that he deserved from the industry

Jake was a bad-ass when he first played with Ozzy, and is still a bad-ass. One of my favorite players of all time.

Total respect for this man. Jake is one of those rare musicians that can somehow tap into another realm and channel it to the mortal world through his playing.

One thing that i noticed from this video, he didn't go "this is better than that", instead he admitted that the reason he puts certain parts on his sig is because that's his preferences and respect other people's opinion

I was in an arts high school when Jake was newly popular....all of us guitarists were impressed by his 'no whammy bar' technique....and, Jake was a showman on stage....dude was and is cool.....

JAKE E LEE!!! is the epitome of a rock star The day he played on the US festival back in '83 we knew then we had someone awesome and someone that was badass on guitar. I'm glad he's still around and with us...sharing his history, stories, experiences and knowledge...Keep going Jake whatever you doing in life no matter what...keep on rockin. Charvel guitars rules!!!

Waiting For Darkness is quite literally the most underrated Ozzy/Jake E Lee song ever written. Give it another listed, because it's truly a masterpiece.

Jake E Lee was the reason I bought a Charvel after years of being a Gibson SG guy. Still love an SG but the Charvel I got for half the price of a Gibson can do everything from Jazz to Metal and I absolutely love it. Also The Ultimate Sin Album and Badlands are criminally underrated.

Jake was always my fave guitarist for Ozzy the dude is just killer! the shreddage on Ultimate Sin is insane! \m/

I was Jake's tech from 84-87 OZZY years and I remember going to Charvel with Jake and standing in the paint booth when the blue and purple burst bodies were being painted. Jake was telling the painter what he wanted as it was being painted.

I met Jake E Lee years ago when Badlands was touring. Super down to earth, very friendly, and an absolute monster player. Wish him nothing but the best. ;o)

Master Player. I love Jake’s playing. He has a great ability to play any style. Jake saved Ozzy’s career.

Always loved RR on the Ozzy records, who didn't? Bought Bark at the Moon when it came out, and became an instant Jake fan, and still am to this day. As far as I'm concerned, Jake was the key or bridge to extending Ozzy's career, with his incredible guitar licks and personality.

Yeah down to earth guy.. but Sharon osbourne owe him millions in royalties..

Jake is my favorite. The more you hear the songs he recorded, the more details appear. it never ceases to impress me.

Jake being Jake... I love it... Can't thank him enough for all the great tunes and inspiration..

I saw Jake E. Lee with Ozzy on the Bark at the Moon tour at San Diego Sports Arena, probably in '83 or '84. RATT opened the show. My buddy and I went mainly to see RATT because they were one of the up and coming bands and we loved their debut EP. We liked Ozzy but weren't sure about this new guitarist he had. Losing Randy Rhoads was devastating and who could replace Randy Rhoads anyway? Well, that Ozzy show was so fucking good and largely because Jake E. Lee was so goddamned good on stage. Not just playing but movement, rocking out, stage presence, look, etc. He had it all. Came away a huge Jake E. Lee fan after that night.

He deserve being at the top instantly, his songs and guitar plays keep Ozzy floating again after demised RR. The BOTM is still Ozzy's most popular song.

"When i was finally comfortable (foolishly) in Ozzy" Love that 😅😂😄

Good to hear Jake.

What Jimi did to Jake is what Jake did to me. I remember being a kid at the US Festival and kind of wondering who Ozzy was going to bring on board. His guitar playing was ferocious and at the time I didn't know it but his vibrato was insane and the sound just ripped across the park like you couldn't believe. The energy was totally intense man. The videos are cool but standing in the presence of it was something else. I ended up getting a Charvel 3 years later and that neck on it is hands down my favorite. If they can 24 fret and dupe the specs of those 80's neck .... total bliss - nothing like them.

Jake on the 1st Badlands lp is Magic!

Such a killer guitar player and cool guy.. I've taken a lot from him over the years.

Jake is the man. Just a cool, down to earth guy and amazing guitarist. Jake has always been an influence on my playing since I was young. Bark at the Moon was the first Ozzy album I owned. It's good to see him again after being in hiatus for so many years. That blue Charvel is sweet.

The first time i played a charvel i was blown away by the feel and playability and felt right at home. Everybody knows they have the greatest necks known to man. I own quite a few and they are imho the best pound for pound you couldget. and Jake e lee is the man!! real and humble.. I love me some Shot in the dark behind the nut bends!!

So much tongue in cheek humor in this video, Jake candidly drops one truth bomb after another. Love it.

I really dig his humility as a musician. I remember seeing Jake with Ozzy on his first tour I was like who the heck is this? I was blown away! The news of him replacing brad wasn't in many publications yet and there was no youtube back then lol!

Man so cool to listen to jake.what a player.missed him for many years really glad he is back.

Jake, we’re SO ready for a new album and tour!! #RedDragonCartel

Was lucky enough to see Badlands live 3 times in the Hollywood area. I still get goosebumps thinking about those shows.

Very under rated by most.....But if you ask people that are true to music and have passion. They all bow their head when you say Jake E Lee.

Interweaving solo and rythm like no-one else. Such a great guy and player. Very inspirational!

Badlands is also a very underrated band. Loved them.

I met Jake in 1992 after his Badlands show, always was a hero of mine, lovely guy.

Love how he is constantly fondling his guitar, genuine love for the instrument

Jake was such a big influence on my playing. His work with badlands is amazing. He got used with Ozzy. We love you Jake!!!

I don't know why Jack makes me feel like I been knowing him for a long time. The way he talks and personality makes me feel like we can smoke pot and drink beer together and bust out the axe and trade licks. I can hear myself saying to my girl "Hey babe, I'm going to Jakes and hang out. I'll be back but I'll call you ok". He talks like he's been your best buddy for a long time. Very welcoming and great charisma and honest and humble. That shy act is to mask his wild edge.

Thanks Jake for a down to earth, humble interview. You rock man!

such a likable guy,loved his playing still do,first time I've hear a interview from Jake

Jake was my favorite guitarist who played for Ozzy

Hands down my favorite player ...biggest influence on my playing and a damn nice guy.. Fortunate enough to have met him a handful of times

After Randy passed, I was so depressed but when I heard Jake with Ozzy, I was excited again. He was perfect for the part, with his own style. He's one of my all time favorites. Amazing player AND performer.

Jake E. Lee gave us one of the greatest !980's albums of all time. The Ultimate Sin is the sound of the 80's and I'm proud to have lived this decade. Thank you Jake.

Jake is my hero i love everything that he made with ozzy in the 80’s is good to see him play again .Jake where were you?

So glad to hear Jake. I love his playing!! I would’ve loved to hear his jams with DeMartini when they were roommates.

During the first RDC tour I drove 7 hours from where I live to Minnesota to see him as the tour didn't came anywhere near my town. There was a meet and greet just before the show. I was really lucky as one of my best buddies in the whole world was with me and there was just a handful of people in the room. Jake was so super laid back and kind. I was fanboying all over myself and he treated me like a friend. We had a chuckle or two. Talked about some gear and it was fucking awesome! The place the gig was at was on Osbourne Street...HA! I told him that and he rolled his eyes and said "guess I'll never get away from that, will I?" My favorite guitarist ever. I've met many that I won't name that were dicks...super dicks. Jake was so down to earth and cool. It was a real treasure meeting my guitar hero and have him end up being so genuine and kind. I'm a Jake fan for life!

I absolutely LOVE what Jake does on guitar ! thank you !

Awesome to see Jake!

Charvel is one of my favorites of all time. Quality. Quality. Quantity of features. I love my Les Pauls, but I have had many Charvels and yes I want one of these. Pick it up and you can taste the sweet notes just pouring out of it. That EV5150III don't hurt either

Everything on Ultimate Sin is still giving me chills and thrills after however long it's been. The fade out solo on Never Know Why though. Can't even remember the first time I heard it. It's like it's always been there, screaming and howling and lamenting in my head.

when I was 8 years old I lived in a small town in southamerica and I saw on TV a short part of the US festival in the news. At that time, I did not know what was heavy metal or who was Ozzy, Judas Priest or the other bands but the image of Jake playing some amazing music with an electric guitar is still in my mind. Now I have been playing guitar for 35 years in several styles but my first memory of a guitar player was that.

I was jamming with Steve Vai at a NAMM show years ago (headsets on in a Mesa Boogie) which was new at the time, and nobody really knew who Vai was (including myself) ...he was replacing Yngwie in a band called "Alcatrazz".... he was just a regular dude... anyway... after jamming with Vai, I was playing by myself just totally engrossed in the Mesa Boogie... and my buddy taps me on the shoulder and say's "look behind you dude"... it was Jake E. Lee, standing in a trench coat. He smiled and gave me a thumbs up. I'll never forget that. Super cool dude. The guys from Ratt were at the show, as were many others, but they all had their "entourages" and such...and their noses in the air. No issues, just pointing out that I think Jake E has always been one of the cool ones. I was never a huge fan as I was really into Rhoades at the time, but I really did like the work he did on Bark at the Moon and Shot in the Dark.... I was also a bit disillusioned because this was a time when Ozzy went ahead and cut an album with Brad Gillis (out of desperation) to continue touring after Randy's passing. I guess I'm showing my age, but anyway: Jake E Lee = cool enough dude to pay attention to a 'nobody' like me. I had been taking lessons at G.I.T at the time, and I have to say, I was likely in my prime studying with Gambale and Tedesco, but still, most of the "Rock Stars" at that time wouldn't give a fellow guitar player a nod unless he had a hot chick hangin' on his arm.... just sayin....true story BTW... totally true

Man, i love him after Bark at the moon! He not only shredder, he very melodic I mean he's solo very romantic and note of rhythm guitar is very talented and right sound for me!))) He is top!☝️☝️☝️

Your attitude is refreshing Jake, and its infectious. And you're in my personal top 5 players of everyone who play guitar!

Great to see Jake! When i was a teenager i switched to a modded strat because of him and it became my main guitar for quite a good time :)

I wish Jake was in more videos, he's always so damn fun to listen to talk! Looking forward to the second Red Dragon Cartel album :) No mixed fret sizes and traditional saddles on the skinny strings on this one?

Awesome guitar player and human being! My favorite Ozzy guitarist. Always humble and down to earth!

Great to finally see Jake again. Not many videos of him.

Love this guy. Loved him in Ozzy's band, love him in Red Dragon Cartel. That's a beautiful instrument there.

I love how jake’s classic rock influences shine through so much in his style. Completely the opposite with all the EVH clones of his time.

Love Jake E Lee ... aside from being an incredible guitarists he is such a lovely person - I could listen to his interviews all day

I was privileged enough to see him on the Bark at the Moon Tour with Crue ... He is a badass and I do love that Charvel.. Rock On !!..

Wow..long time no see.. Still alive and well. Awesome guitarist.

Please more videos of Jake!!!!

Jake sounds like he knows what he wants, and is very down to earth. The kind of famous guy you could sit down with (not knowing who he was) and play guitar and not feel foolish. this guy doesn't have to prove himself.

So glad he’s back ! Badlands is just LIFE and being a strat lover I definitely need one of his Charvels 💯🌅

Just got a brand new old stock 2017 charvel jake e Lee, amazing guitar, this is truly a beast of a guitar, quality is unmatched !!!

Such a cool guy and killer guitar player. I saw him with Ozzy, Badlands, Wicked Alliance, and Red Dragon ... Always kicked ass...ok, i gotta get one of those blue guitars. Lol

Listen up kids check this guy out live he had total Dominion over his sound his own language what he did with his guitar .. never mind Eddie talking about Jake .. rumor says he had some kind of rubber beneath his feet board ,he would put his knee on the back dipping and diving to his leisure .. and another legend who brought good shit to the table ... thanks for all the wonderful years Jake.E.Lee

He's such a nice guy! Had great fun touring with him in Europe/UK on the first RDC album tour

What a legend. This guy's art is top notch. Love your playing. Thanks for all the inspiration.

I love Charvels because of Jake E. Lee and Warren DeMartini!

Badass axeman....seriously, we will miss him when he's gone....That Ozzy Salt Lake City gig in 84 was fkin amazing, Jake burned.

I remember asking if we were gonna get a video on the blue model and here it is! Thanks Charvel! :D

Jake is one of my all time favorite guitarists. I love Shot in the Dark.

Jake is a guitar god, and guitar ninja.

Jake E Lee....the original kamikaze guitarist. Charvel San Dimas #1 bad ass

Dude is so talented. One of my favorites of all time.

Randy and Jake were my favorite Ozzy sounds. Both excellent within their own signature sound. My formative years from elementary school and middle school was Blizzard of Oz, Bark at the Moon, and Ultimate Sin.

Great to have Jake back in the music biz!

It's 1983 and the absolute legend Randy Rhoads has been gone for a year .. Bernie Torme is cool but just doesn't fit .. Brad Gillis is good but has other things in mind .. Ozzy - the former frontman of one of the most legendary bands ever - is probably pacing the room, coked out of his mind "SHARON, SHARON, GODDAMNIT, WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO .. I'M A FAILURE" .. Ozzy is on the brink of being a complete has-been .. It doesn't look good .. In comes this unknown kid with not only the eyes of the guitar world on him but the career of Ozzy Osbourne on the line .. No pressure, right ?? How many guys could handle this ?? What does Jake do ?? .. Jake goes in and the first thing we ever hear is Bark At The Fucking Moon and one of the greatest guitar riffs and leads ever ... EVER .... Jake, you are forever a guitar hero - back against the wall, cards stacked against you ( including your own management ) you came up with a classic ...

Jake your so genuine and as a rocker I really appreciate you all the way Kat .

Jake you are an amazing inspiration to me saw the ultimate sin tour I ended building my own guitar a hardtail from your influence when everyone else in the whole world played a whammy bar thank you for all the music

Jake had the coolest finished Charvels at the time. He's right, everyone had graphics and they were cool. But when he "burst" on the scene with the White Charvel it was cool as hell. Then he shows up in Guitar For The Practicing Musician with the purpleburst guitar and in the "A Shot In The Dark" video with the blueburst one (I think) and those blew all the other Charvels away! Maybe I got those out of order but you get the idea. Cool guitars \m/

I wish the white one had 22 frets. I love this one. I’ll own it one day. Jake seems very real and down to earth.

Jake seems like he'd be a good buddy to hang out with. (Also, near the end of this video, he plays slide with his vape - which is the best way to use a vape, of course!)

Awesome interview! I have a Charvel, Jackson and ESP and they are all great axes.

I always thought Jake had the best riffs and tone with Ozzy. Playing a hardtail back then while everyone else was using whammy bars with locking tuners, constantly doing dive bombs etc... zzzzzzzz .. it got old fast. Jake, you are one bad-ass guitar player.

"It works for me." That should be the only criteria for a guitarist.

Amazing guitarist! Sooo underrated , never got the respect he so deserves

Incredible!! My absolute favorite

It's not "stupid shit"! Jake your playing is awesome! One most clever guitarist out there! Extremely impressive! One of my top 5 guitarist! Keep it going!

I love Charvels... i own 7 of them. Great guitars.

I always got this guys back!

One the best performers out there live. Unreal.

He seems like a nice guy. He's definitely a great guitarplayer.

I agree with everything he said, 100% of it.

Jake is my favorite guitarist . I still have my Charvette by Charvel in Fire Crackle orange in like new condition that I bought back when I was 18. It stays in its hard shell case.

was waiting for him to play.. you never know why was a fave