DiamondDave777

ABOUT

Currently with "Small Town Famous" rock project. I'm open to meeting other musicians as well, if the right thing comes along.

Screen name:: DiamondDave777
Member since:: Jul 16 2021; Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 40
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Musical Influences:

Heart
Santana
Jimmy Hendrix
Beatles
Led Zeppelin
Toto
38 Special
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rush
Journey
Styx
Van Halen
Boston
Alice Cooper
Elvis Presley

Playing Influences:

Carlos Santana
Roger Fisher
Steve Lukather
Jimmy Hendrix
Jimmy Page
Tom Sholz
Neal Schon
Eddie Van Halen
Alex Lifeson
Tommy Shaw
Gary Rossington
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Scott McGill
Elliot Randall

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Expert
Lead Guitar:: Expert
Vocalist:: Moderate
Piano:: Intermediate
Violin:: Beginner

EQUIPMENT

GUITARS:

2023 Paul Reed Smith Custom 24-08
1988 Paul Reed Smith Custom 24
Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2Q with GR55 synth pickup
1984 Van Halen 5150
Telecaster
Rahan Stratocaster
Alvarez Yairi Electric/Acoustic 6-string
Takamine Electric/Acoustic 12-string
Ovation Electric/Acoustic 6-string
Russian Electric guitar
Spanish Classical guitar

AMPLIFICATION:

I have used many different tube amps over the years, aka Marshall, Hi-Watt, Mesa Boogie, etc, but currently use a Fractal AXE-FX FX2 XL+ (modeling) and Matrix power amp, and also Mesa Boogie DC5 combo amp.

MISC:

GR55 Guitar synthesizer to compliment other instruments.