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was the age of ADAT’s (Alesis Digital Audio Tape)
pick (held straight) for this. However, there are
and the home studio boom. Lots of regional
variations that require additional fingers. I use
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artists were doing low budget recordings and
the fingernails on my middle finger and ring
the speaker and substitute another one. A
needed players who could play tastefully to a
finger to facilitate extensions. I try to be even
couple of jumper leads with alligator clips
click and read a chart. My name made it into
and articulate in that application. That same
would enable you to quickly connect the
the conversation shortly after my first year of
method applies to the banjo and resonator. On
amp to another speaker. Most of us have
touring. I was 19. I drove state-to-state daily
the mandolin - I strictly use a pick. Pocket is
more than one amp and almost any other
making the rounds playing for bottom dollar at
paramount! It doesn’t matter what part I play if
speaker will suffice for testing purposes.
any studio that needed me. I spent weekdays
it’s not in the pocket.
in studio and weekends doing concerts. You
There is a possibility that the new 6V6 you
wouldn’t believe the mileage I have on me! Life
CG: Joel, take a moment and just share a little
put in was bad. However, I would say it was
was a blur, so I transitioned to full time studio
from your heart about music.
more likely that another problem in the amp
recording when I was 24. I moved to Nashville
at 25. Hard work and networking- the rest is ...
just happened to crop up at the same time. If
JOEL: Music is the sonic silhouette of life.
the amp still has original filter caps, it is very
There is a song for every occasion. Almost
likely that one or more of them are shorted
CG: …history! You mentioned that your “name
every human experience has a soundtrack. I
internally, which would cause the arcing in
made it into conversation”. I would have to say
often tell people that I don’t play the guitar; I
the 6X5 tube. It is time to get the amp to a
that having that happen is the best business
play songs. My philosophy is: help the delivery
qualified repairperson. It should not be more
card on the planet. Playing excellent parts,
of a lyrical expression by engaging the human
than $100 in labor to service this little amp
with excellent sounds, and having a great
spirit through music. Sometimes we need
and make it ready for another fifty years.
attitude will get your name into those Nashville
music to celebrate; sometimes we need it to
conversations. Ok, let’s look at some of the
help us hurt. I try to approach each day in the
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guitars you use on a daily basis. What are your
studio with that mentality. Be effective and
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go to instruments?
play parts that have purpose! I want to give
something with my instrument that helps take a
JOEL: These days I typically take 6 instruments
song from just an expression to an experience
along for the studio endeavor.
for the listener.
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5th of a minor chord emphasizes the 9th of
• 1988 Taylor 810 Dreadnought (Santee Era)
that chord.
• 1966 Gibson Hummingbird
CG: I have so enjoyed our time together today
• Deering B6 Banjo
and can’t wait for our next tracking session! As
• Parsons F-5 Mandolin
we finish up here, would you say a few things to
Hint: To learn these examples, first play
• Regal Resonator Guitar
encourage the aspiring musician?
the chords then the scale lines. Also, when
playing the blues scales you can’t add any
• Cordoba Nylon String Guitar
JOEL: Don’t just play until you get it right,
other notes that you might normally use when
CG: With that line up you can definitely get it
play until you can’t get it wrong. Combine
you play the blues. Stick to just the six notes
done! You have such an amazing sound when
your passion for the instrument with a genuine
of the Blues Scale.
you play. You have the ability to play super clean
commitment to excellence- and don’t forget to
but keep the heart and the richness in the tone.
enjoy the process! Remember, success comes
I have several lessons on melodic minor at
Could you tell us a little about your technique?
from good decisions. Good decisions come
www.99centGuitarLessons.com that will help
from experience. Experience often comes from
you build on altered dominant sound.
JOEL: If I’m strumming I hold the pick
bad decisions. So don’t be afraid to make
sideways and try to be aware of intensity. I play
mistakes - it’s how we learn and grow... at least
a lot of arpeggiated parts. I often use only the
that’s my philosophy!
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‘Till next Time... Rich.
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