When Ichika Nito posted a video online with a 14-string guitar in his lap, fans were in disbelief. The musician has made a name for himself by playing impressive 60-second-long covers of songs, but this time, he was going to take things to the next level. Intending to take on Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters,’ Ichika is sure to have Music Man readers questioning how he was going to interpret the song on his unique instrument. What he managed to produce will astound viewers.
The cover started simply, but soon enough Ichika was playing all over the neck, tapping, forming chords, and picking in order to play multiple different parts on just the one instrument. His talent had viewers in amazement, wondering how he was able to achieve this, especially as he worked his way up to the more complex parts of the song. As one viewer observed, his cover was “Literally like playing bass, lead, and a harp at the same time.” The astonishing cover now has over 19M views.
I was just as stunned as everyone else when I first saw Ichika’s amazing cover. What truly blew me away was the guitarist’s amazing control as his fingers darted all over the neck. It’s difficult enough to get such a clean tone and play with such precision on a regular guitar, let alone a 14-string one. As any guitarist knows, Metallica songs are hard songs to master, so Ichika’s talent was truly able to shine on this song. I’ll never again complain when I’m playing my simple six-string!
While Ichika has plenty of videos displaying his talent on a range of regular six-string guitars, he is no stranger to playing other unusual guitars besides his 14-string. One of his most unusual is what he has dubbed his “tree guitar.” Music Man readers will be amazed when they see the strangely shaped wooden guitar, with elaborate carved sections curving around the neck. Viewers were amazed by its unique sound, one fan saying it sounded like it was “plugged straight into the Earth.”
When you get to experience the work of talented musicians like Ichika Nito, it seems to set a new standard for musicianship. The fact that he shares videos of his talent online for us to experience, no matter where we are in the world, is a true gift. Having drawn in thousands of fans with his videos, he is now taking his talents on tour, making for a truly magical event for those who wish to experience his skills in person. Luckily, with his regular uploads, fans never need to wait long to see the next masterpiece Ichika manages to produce in his spare time!
Ichika Nito has redefined what is possible on a 14-string guitar, leaving millions in awe with his jaw-dropping cover of Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters.’ His remarkable talent and innovative approach have truly set him apart. If you’re eager to dive deeper into Ichika’s extraordinary musical journey and explore more of his awe-inspiring performances, be sure to check out the useful links below.