You're right about pressing down on the 2nd fret, but when you tap 12 frets above, it's actually more of a flick (and it's on the actual fret, not the space between).
yeah and you just lightly tap the string in places to create the harmonic, not actually hitting down on the fret though
alder > basswood
I know, but that's just my preference.Depends on personal preference to be honest.
In terms of tone Basswood is in between the brightness of Alder and the Deepness of Mahogany, some people might prefer it to both Alder and mahogany simply because its the middle point.
imo i think agathis is one of the worst woods i've tried.
I know, but that's just my preference.
The way he is just throwing those guitars around pisses me off :/
Most of those strats are stupidly expensive aswell, not to speak of the JEM that Vai owned and what not.