FaintingGoat

This is tough because I have "situational" best songs. Best song that had the biggest influence on me? My Generation, The Who Best three minute alt rock song that I would recommend to someone? Debaser, The Pixies Best rock song? Rebel Rebel, David Bowie Scratch all of that, give me anything from The Clash.

Here are some of my guitars. Fender P-Bass, Rickenbacker 360/12, Rickenbacker 360/6 WB, Aria Pro II (my first electric as a kid, back in '83!) Fender '59 Reissue, Paul Reed Smith Hollowbody Spruce Top with Piezo System, Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 Ten Top (from Annapolis), and Fender Stratocaster Deluxe. Here are most of my pedals. The chain goes like this: Ernie Ball Volume pedal-->Fulltone Clyde Deluxe Wah-->Fulltone '69 (for Fuzzface tones)-->Fulltone Fulldrive II Mosfet Edition, Custom Shop-->Fulltone OCD-->Crowther Audio Hot Cake-->MXR Phase 90-->Crowther Audio Pru

Here are the pedals I use on a regular basis. Sometimes at gigs people comment on the number of overdrive pedals on the board, but I use them for different purposes. Here's the chain: Ernie Ball Volume Pedal-->Fulltone Clyde Deluxe-->Fulltone '69 (for a Fuzzface effect)-->Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Tenth Anniversary Mosfet Edition (for a Marshall type distortion)-->Fulltone OCD (for Fender tube amp overdrive effect)-->Crowther Hot Cake (for volume boost with slight amount of gain)-->Crowther Prunes & Custard (for odd noises that hurt the brain)-->MXR Phase 90-->Boss Tun

Here's part of my collection. The PRS Hollowbody has a spruce top, loaded with a piezo system. The other PRS is from Annapolis. The Les Paul is a honeyburst. There's a Rickenbacker 360/12 and a 360/6. The Aria Pro II looks out of place in this pic, but it was the first electric guitar I ever had. My parents bought it for me in 1983!

Notice the replacement neck on the Jazzmaster that Tweedy is playing. From the photo it looks like there's pretty nice flame happening on the headstock near the nut, and it transitions to birdseye at the tip.

I wish I could remember his exact words, but I loved his discourse during the show at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley about how "angry" the hippies on Telegraph had (have) become. On behalf of most of the locals I'd have to say we agree--just 'cause you're a white dude with dreadlocks doesn't mean you inherit the 60's ideal. It may have been "counter culture" when you were in college, but now it's just sad--get a job!

I own a recent Les Paul Standard (honeyburst) with a '60s neck profile. Gibson has issued so many versions of the Les Paul that it's easy to get confused. A true '58, '59, or '60 reissue is going to be over $3,000 even used on eBay. Custom Shop reissues from people like Tom Murphy will command closer to $5,000 or more. Don't be confused by standard models where sellers describe them as being built to "1959 specs!" Bollocks! The new Les Pauls sound great and the craftsmanship is the best it's been in decades, but no one will comfuse them for a true '59 model. Next time you're on eBay do a searc

I have to agree with most of what's been posted here. But I suppose I'd have to qualify it by asking, "what are you looking for in a guitar magazine?" Guitar Player is superior for new product reviews and some brilliant lessons. Guitar World has its moments too, so that's why I'd recommend buying that one off the shelf when it contains topics that interest you rather than subscribing. If you're really interested in guitars, I'd suggest "Vintage Guitar." Don't let the name fool you, it's not just for people who want to read about a '59 Les Paul Standard that was recently found under someone's

Unfortunately, my guitars and pedals are cooler than my amps. Depending upon what I'm playing the signal goes through a Fender DeVille (2x12) or a Roland JC-120. These amps are fine, but I'd sure love to have a classic Matchless, Vox, Top Hat, well--you get the idea!

All great suggestions so far. On my board I use four other OD pedals to complement my Prunes & Custard (I use the P&C for more pronounced modulations). I use another Crowther pedal, the Hot Cake, for a volume boost with just a little gain. There's also a Fulltone '69 that I keep on a true fuzztone setting. Next, I have a Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Mosfet edition. It's like having a vintage Marshall stack in your hip pocket. A real "Bluesbreakers" kind of sound. The last OD pedal on my board in a Fulltone OCD. This is an amazing and versatile pedal that I make frequent adjustments on based up

I believe the DVD version is actually an acoustic guitar that's been compressed and distorted. It has a real "fuzztone" type of sound. To my ear, the closest match is the '69 pedal from Fulltone. Go to: http://www.fulltone.com Enjoy!

Just another band of geeks straight out of Santa Cruz! Link should be in the signature.

The strings I use largely depend on which guitar they're going on: PRS Hollowbody II: D'Addario 11's. The 11's sound better than lighter gauges when using the Piezo system. Rickenbacker 360/6: Rickenbacker 10's, flatwounds Rickenbacker 360/12: Rickenbacker 10's, flatwounds PRS McCarty: D'Addario 10's. PRS Custom 24: D'Addario 10's. Fender Stratocasters: Ernie Ball Hybrids, .09-.46 http://www.myspace.com/faintinggoats

My setup will vary depending upon whether I'm in the studio, on stage, or in my living room. Here's a breakdown of my gear: Guitars: 1980 Rickenbacker 360WB in Fireglow 1993 Paul Reed Smith Custom 24, 10 Top in Emerald Green 2003 Paul Reed Smith McCarty, 10 Top in Orange 2003 Paul Reed Smith Hollowbody II, with spruce top in Vintage Natural 2002 Fender Stratocaster Deluxe in Chrome Red 1991 Fender Stratocaster, '57 reissue in sunburst Pedals: Boss CU-2 tuner Fulltone OCD Fulltone '69 Crowther Hot Cake Danelectro Cool Cat MXR P90 Ibanez Compressor Ibanez Flanger Ernie Ball volume pedal Am