Ernie Ball: String Theory featuring Mick Mars

"I always try to think a little bit out of the box. A little to the left. Everyone does 4/4, 4/4." Watch metal guitar legend Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe dive into his early inspirations, his creative process, and how he gets his signature tone with Ernie Ball strings.

String Theory is a web series from Ernie Ball that explores the sonic origins of some of music's most innovative players.

[MrJamedawg]

"they called me up for an audition and i went over there and i actually auditioned them.." Fucking legend man!!!

[AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken]

I don’t know of ANY other band where the guitarist is the most underrated musician in the band. And he’s easily the most talented member.

[davidnissim]

His bones are literally fusing together, yet he's still going out there and shredding it. Dude's a god.

[shifty]

When you think of a Crue song ... what comes to mind?

THE RIFF.

[emmalynwestrick]

"I actually auditioned them" thats the best

[mobduggy]

This man is 71 years old and I just seen him shred like he always has at a motley Crüe concert just a couple days ago. Literal legend

[timorean]

Every Guitarist wants a "Distinct Sound". When you hear it, you know its them. Eddie, Malcom, Jimi are examples. I would say Mick achieved that.

[SpaceAce]

He’s responsible for Crue’s success. His guitar playing wasn’t just technical and with feeling, he is a fantastic riff master and composer. Mick Mars guitar playing is special.

[jt-ffyx]

5:27 "I actually auditioned them . . . They don't know it." Legend.

[weirdvanillabean]

“i actually auditioned them, they don’t know it“ fucking legend😂

[JordanKoolVlog]

“I know I’m gonna lose some fans”

you will NEVER lose fans. I cannot believe that came out of his mouth!! Your are an absolute GOD!

[deanomyfundsarelow]

I wish there was a "super stem cell" to heal Mick...
He is a genius, we need his brand of guitarist

[midgebarker]

He always seemed to me to be the quiet member of Motley compared to the other 3 in the band but without Mick, they were nothing.

[JakeReeger]

Mighty Mick, you couldn't lose fans if you tried.
We Absolutely LOVE your music.
I can't wait to blast your album!

[michaelshearer]

Mick is an absolute beast. You can truly understand where his musical inspiration as a youth helped shape his playing. Such a natural, tasteful, and fierce sound! His writing and riffs are timeless.

[thebruiserweight]

I think we can all agree Mick Mars is the most underrated guitar player of all time

[cromchew]

Pretty sure Mick Mars is an ancient wizard ...

[eddie]

Such an underrated genius of a guitar player. Mick mars for president

[A_Final_Hit]

The 'Girls, Girls, Girls' riff is still the sleaziest one I've ever heard. 🤘🏽🤘🏽

It's a shame Mick doesn't get more recognition than he does.

[PatrickJsVintageFinds]

Mick Mars is my hero. Playing in pain for years and killing it! He is such a great guitarist, just ask the Stones...