Recent content by BamaSC

I actually have a bit of a love/hate relationship with this guitar. It plays like a dream, but is let down by these Jackson ceramic pickups. But they’re not easily replaced because of the active mid-boost circuits that rely on a 9 volt battery. Part of me wants to keep it original, even...

You can make someone else a lot of money working for them, or you can (hopefully) make yourself a lot of money working for yourself. Few people can do that from the get-go because you gotta learn the ropes, and it's scary and risky to leave (what seems to be) a stable job/paycheck to go on your...

Somehow missed this. Wayne Charvel passed away last week. Incredible guitar builder who was key in the development of the Super Strat and his guitars were everywhere in the ‘80’s. My ‘87 Model 6 shown. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tolleson-az/wayne-charvel-12968731

I understand it and it’s tiring to hear people say “if you only understand it”. It still doesn’t do anything for me. It’s boring as all get out. The US Open on the other hand…

I gave it a shot and lasted about a half hour. Still the most unwatchable, boring sport around. The Ocho had a roofball tournament that was far more entertaining (literally it’s dudes throwing a football at a post on a roof and catching it in the way back down). Glad some of y’all are...

What’s weird is back in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s I wasn’t into PF at all, but everyone kept saying I sounded a lot like Gilmour. It’s only been the last 20 years or so I really got into their music, and yeah, I hear the similarities. Weird how stuff like that happens.

I used to work with Dave Hendricks at Modern Method sound in Huntsville back in the day. His quote was “you gotta do what you gotta do”. That stuck with me and is how I’ve approached my professional career and that has served me well. You may not like what has to be done, but it’s gotta get...

Can’t forget Ronno. One of my favorites.

The Scorpions had an embarrassment of riches at guitar over their career. And to have them all on stage where Michael Schenker was relegated to rhythm guitar is insane. Uli, Matthias, Michael, and Rudolph. Wow.

As far as female guitarists go, I heard Orianthi and Nita Strauss play with Alice Cooper live and they’re both excellent. Nita is more of a shredder, but I prefer Orianthi’s blues style better. Also have to give some love to Jake E Lee, my favorite Ozzy guitarist. That said, Jimi, Uli, and...

This song is why I switched from piano to guitar in 1983. I couldn’t find a way to bend notes on a piano. Robbie Blunt is a bit underrated. I also think this is why I prefer single coil Strat/ Tele guitars. Unfortunately I kinda quit playing keys at the same time. Trying to reel that back in...

I always wanted a full banjeaux. I’ll keep trying. And I am actually kinda starting to listen to more bluegrass. I’ve always liked it, but it’s been far in the background. I’ll check them out. Thanks!

I’ll fill this list more as we go, but as a guitar player, I’ve never been one to say X guitar player is better than Y guitar player. I tend to lump them in groups. There’s the pioneers, virtuosos, exceptional, excellent, and those that don’t fit but deserve mentioning. For me, the pioneer...

I don’t like the lawsuit at all. While I understand protecting IP, Fender let S and T type guitars get copied for over 70 years while only protecting the headstock design. At this point, S and T bodies are generic and ubiquitous. Fender also builds a dreadnaught acoustic pioneered by Martin...

My hometown, Huntsville lost a music legend last weekend. Saw him many times at the Tip Top and other venues. RIP Microwave Dave. Al.com story