Van Halen Style Rock Guitar - Rhythm Techniques

Hey, HPCrazy Guitar Academy shredders!

Ready to rock like Eddie Van Halen and bring the Sunset Strip to your axe? In this Van Halen Style Rock Guitar tutorial, we’re diving into the infectious rhythm guitar techniques that power classics like Jump and Panama. From crunchy chords to slick muted riffs, we’ll break down Eddie’s 80s rock magic and show you how to nail his iconic tone on the Fractal Audio FM3—no Floyd Rose required! 🎸

FM3 Sound Setup:

Amp: Plexi 100W High (Gain 4–5, Bass 3–5, Mid 6–8, Treble 6–8, Master 6–8, Variac ~90V)
Cab: 4x12 Marshall Greenback IR (SM57 + R121, Low Cut 80 Hz, High Cut 8 kHz).
Effects: T808 Drive (Drive 2–4, Level 6–8), Analog Stereo Chorus (Rate 0.5–1 Hz, Mix 50%), Large Hall Reverb (Decay 2–3 s, Mix 10–15%).

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Here you can download the tabs and the backing track :