How the hell do I do pinch harmonics?

[ApocalypseMeow]

I have 400 hours in this game and still can't ♥♥♥♥ing do it

[Boris the Animal]

I hear ya. I'm sure you know the "how to" of the technique. I normally hold my pick close to the edge when I play, so I simply flex my fingers as if I'm literally pinching and almost flick off the strings after I strike them to just have a touch of skin hit the string. It took me a lot of practice. Just keep trying and eventually you'll get it.

https://www.dummies.com/art-center/music/guitar/how-to-play-pinch-harmonics-on-electric-guitar/

https://tomhess.net/WhyYouStruggleToPlayPinchHarmonics.aspx

[Mu77ley]

First check you've got reasonable fresh strings, secondly watch this Uncle Ben video:

https://youtu.be/tjrKUwWenBg

[Boris the Animal]

Just checking in with you to see if you've had any results yet. If not, here's some further advice.

Practice your pinch harmonics using your amp rather than on RS. I say this as it's easier to perform a pinch harmonic on RS once you have the techniue down. Use the bridge pickup, a fairly stiff pick rather than one that bends, and have your gain/distortion turned up until you get the hang of performing pinch harmonics.

Try not to think of it as two seperate events, as to pick the note and then touch the string with the skin of your thumb. Instead, try thinking of the actions happening at relatively the same time. Have your thumb close to the tip of the pick before you strike your note. Instead of trying to move the thumb forward after striking the note, you can flick at a very slight angle and hit the string with the side of your thumb. (I mention this as I've seen some instructors say, "Pick the note, then slide your thumb forward and touch the string.) However, you can slide your thumb if your prefer. Remember it's just a bit of skin that going to barely touch, otherwise you'll mute the note.

Practice on the G string 12th fret. That's a very simple one to get a squeal on. Keep practicing it until you feel confident enough to either move to another string again on the 12th fret or another fret. Once you're able to get these squals on your amp, it should be a lot simplier to get them on RS. Best of luck

[Audiophil]

Appart from practicing every day you can should search for the "sweet spot". The Harmonics will sound different depending on where you pluck the string (closer to the bridge or closer to the neck). Also I find that Jazz Picks make this technique and pretty much everything Rock and Metal way easier.

[JMan420]

pinch harmonics are great!! easiest way to do it is to hold the pick, but with your thumb down towards the point (by the strings). In order to get the harmonic you have to have your thumb brush the string as the pick does....then you do a bend with your chord hand on the string. Some strings/fret combos work and sound better than others. Most metal songs use the third fret on the a string to really squeal.
Hope this made sense!