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Versatile, committed and experienced semi-professional guitarist - choosing just 3 genres is difficult! I can and do play effectively in numerous genres including acoustic, folk, jazz, punk, southern rock, alternative & classic rock, country, funk, R&B, metal, lounge, blues, electronic space music, world, etc. I love to jam/improvise and to work on original music of all kinds. Love to meet new people and explore new musical situation. Get in touch, let's jam!
- Screen name:
- Axmaster51
- Member since:
- Apr 28 2011
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
To numerous to list, starting with early jazz great Charlie Christian all the way to Dream Theater's John Petrucci, and everything in-between. Grew up learning the licks of Page, Clapton, Hendrix, Beck, Chet Atkins, George Bensen & the Beatles. I'm open to all styles/influences and am always trying to learn and grow musically.
Instrument experience:
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Harmonica:
- Moderate
- Ukulele:
- Moderate
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Main guitars: Les Paul Standard, Martin D35, Ibanez FA100 (jazzbox - copy of Gibson ES 175), Ibanez EFX (for those Strat-type sounds) assorted other guitars.
Main Amps: 40 watt Marshall Valvestate combo, 100 watt Kustom combo with 2x12" speakers
Effects: Line 6 Floorpod gives me virtually any effect I need, Roland Loop Station, assorted other effects, pedals
