[Do you use the same strings on all of your electric guitars?]

As far as strings, no. Currently on my Strat- Fender Original 150s 10-46, Godin Icon- Elixer 10-52, ESP LTD KH 602- Elixer 12-52, EPI ES-335- D'Addario XL 10-46. I use different picks depending on the guitar and situation.

[Boss GT-1]

New.

[Boss GT-1]

You might want to check out the Line 6 HX Effects Multi Pedal. I recently bought one for around $500 for recording. I like it a lot.

[Dammit. One is never enough, is it?]

I bought a new vintage sunburst version last year from Guitar Center. Gotta great price on it too. I love playing it. Great tone.

[Somewhat OT: Staying in or going out?]

I don't use mics at all anymore. In my small home studio, it doesn't make sense, They're a pain in the ass. My guitars, electric, acoustic electric and bass, all go directly from my small Blackstar 1 watt amp clean into my DAW. And then I go from there digitally.

[Somewhat OT: Staying in or going out?]

Everything we'd planned has gone by the wayside. Steve Hackett concert in Jacksonville, postponed, wedding in southern Georgia postponed until next spring and our trip to Savannah cancelled. As far as grocery shopping, here on the north Atlantic coast of Florida, it hasn't been bad. We have a local Publix that's very close to us, but they're not consistently stocked. We have another one farther away in the boonies which is about a half hour drive one way that is more consistently stocked. Paper products are the big problem. We're well stocked now. My wife does most of the shopping. I told her I'll give her a break and search for paper products tomorrow. In the meantime, I'm playing a lot and laying down a lot of tracks on my new DAW system which is working perfectly with my new laptop.

[Somewhat OT: Staying in or going out?]

My wife and I are going with friends to a Steve Hackett concert later this month in the Jacksonville area. In early April we're going with same friends to a large wedding in southern Georgia. We'll take the necessary precautions.

[Songs with outdated lyrics.]

Not much we can do about old music, old books, or anything else old, except enjoy what we like. What we create today will be old tomorrow. The word "old" itself, is relative, along with everything else. But I state the obvious, which goes along with this thread quite nicely.

[What all chorus 'n' modulation pedals d'ya got?]

On my board now:

 

MXR Flanger

Danelectro Chili Dog Octave

Danelectro Chicken Salad Vibrato

Electro Harmonix Pulsar Tremolo

Boss DD-5 Delay

[Pedal Pushers]

Relatively recent for me- Boss CS-3 compression sustainer, updated Boss DS-1 distortion, MXR Flanger and Electro Harmonix Pulsar tremolo.

[Another Rock and Roll HOF class and still no Fanny.]

The hall of shame is riddled with misfires. So many great artists not in, so many not so great, in. A pet peeve of mine but I don't dwell on it. I think most of us realize that the hall is a complete joke.

[What's your wah pedal?]

I've had my original Dunlop wah for decades. I use it sparingly. It works well between my dirt and modulation pedals.

[The Wrap-up, 2019 edition. How was your year?]

Music wise it was a creative year for me in the studio. I recorded more than 30 instrumental numbers. Towards the end of the year I realized I needed to upgrade my DAW. I upgraded my Presonus software and purchased a new Presonus Thunderbolt interface unit. I'll be getting a new Lenovo Thunderbolt ready laptop for Christmas. I'm looking forward to another good year musically.

[Your Top 5 Solos (Songs with Vocals)]

Seriously? Too many to speak of for me. I couldn't even attempt a top 100, let alone a top 5.

[Non-Guitar wish list.]

The trigger has been pulled. I got a Thunderbolt capable Lenovo laptop for $655 on Amazon. Free shipping. 2 in 1 and plenty of power. The wife says I can't open it until Christmas. No problem. I have plenty to do, including working on my chops. Retirement is great!

[Non-Guitar wish list.]

A new DAW computer. I already have the software and hardware. I'm pretty sure which computer I'm getting. I'm waiting for Black Friday. The trigger is set.

[3 Most Underrated of All Time?]

Frank Marino of Mahogany Rush.

 

Agree.

 

[Building a new recording computer]

I'm in the process of doing same. For Christmas my wife will buy me a new laptop with a Thunderbolt mother board which I need to have to work with the Presonus software and hardware that I've already purchased.

[3 Most Underrated of All Time?]

For me-

 

1. Jeff Healey

2. Steve Morris

Morse ?

3. Pat Travers

 

Sorry, Steve Morse.

[3 Most Underrated of All Time?]

For me-

 

1. Jeff Healey

2. Steve Morris

3. Pat Travers

[What gauge ya'll playing?]

I just went up a gauge on my Strat. Fender 150s 10-46.

[2020 R&R HOF Nominees]

To me, it's a pretty weak field. I'm not seeing names which changed the direction & sound of rock & roll.

 

As I said. I absolutely agree.

[2020 R&R HOF Nominees]

I think that's a pretty weak field. Good to see Todd Rungren in there but I don't think he'll get in anytime soon. Where's Boston, Blue Oyster Cult, Styx, Foreigner, ELP, Joe Walsh, Kansas, Grand Funk, UFO, The Scorpions, Jethro Tull, Johnny Winter, Mannfred Mann's Earth Band, Midnight Oil, Robin Trower, Steppenwolf, Supertramp and Bad Company amongst others. Ok. I got that out of my system. I'm good for another year.

[Casino Coupe - Impulse store purchase]

Beautiful guitar CEB. I really like my EPI ES-335 Pro which I purchased last spring. No mods needed. Stays in tune. Sounds and plays great.

[Single Pickup Electrics]

I have a Strat clone with Fender Vintage Noiseless pickups in it. That guitar does sound a bit brighter than the hum-bucking guitars I own. (all of my guitars have the same scale 25-1/2")

 

What I meant dbm are guitars with just one pickup.