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Billy on Pearly and Tone-Chasing

Billy on Pearly and Tone-Chasing

Pearly Replica! And the Band Was Named After… Gibson.com recently published a so-so interview with Billy Gibbons. It’s always cool to hear from the Rev, but there isn’t much new in this piece. Still, it’s always good to read what comes from famous guitarists, if for no other reason than to see if it matches […]

May 4, 2009 | By | Reply More
Is There a Best Tone Weight?

Is There a Best Tone Weight?

Is heavier better or is lighter better? Ask 100 guitar-slingers what guitar bodies are best for tone, and you’ll probably have around 50 say heavy and 50 say light. Put ’em in a room together and things might get a little heated. I’ve heard people swear that more wood = more tone and sustain. I’ve […]

February 23, 2009 | By | 1 Reply More
A Gibbons-May-Van Halen Thang?

A Gibbons-May-Van Halen Thang?

Did Edward Van Halen learn tapping from Brian May who learned it from Billy Gibbons? In a recent (and very good) Guitar Player interview of Brian May, conducted by GP associate editor Matt Blackett, the topic of two-handed tapping (aka, right-hand hammer-ons) came up. Rather than paraphrase the whole exchange, I’ll quote it below – […]

January 12, 2009 | By | 3 Replies More
How To Get Hand Tone?

How To Get Hand Tone?

I just read an article on Gibson.com about Stevie Ray’s tone. The headline starts with these words: Myth Busters. I assume that’s because the overall point of the piece is that Stevie’s gear wasn’t cut and dried, particularly on the amp side, so his tone being a direct function of his equipment is a bit […]

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