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MARCH 2012
Mike
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Andy SummerS
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mike Scott
Funk LeSSon
reviewed!
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Matt Schofield plays Two-Rock
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on Nugene Records. Best Blues Album of 2011, MOJO Magazine
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New Artist FeAture
08 Dave Mustaine from the current issue of GP
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52 Reviewed! Fifteen 12" speakers
oN the NewsstANd
58 GP March 2012 Table of Contents
lessoNs
60 Mike Scott Get funky with Justin
Timberlakes 6-stringer.
sessioNs
68 TrueFire Lessons
trANscriptioNs
70 King Harvest (Has Surely Come) The Band
76 Cant Find My Way Home Steve Winwood
84 Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner
Warren Zevon
Dave Mustaine
By Jimmy LesLie hes held since 2008.
Broderick and Mustaine swap rhythm and lead
i couLd have Been the Biggest guitar roles regularly on Th1rt3en, but its not difficult to
player in the world, if only I had been able to handle discern whos doing what. Brodericks playing is
my fistsand my thirst, wrote Dave Mustaine impossibly intricate and harmonically involved. His
near the close of his 2010 autobiography, Mustaine: fluid solo flights incorporate sweep-picked arpeggios,
A Heavy Metal Memoir. Its a clear reference to get- exotic scale tones, and blazing two-hand tapping.
ting axed by Metallica just before the band went Mustaine delivers the more primal, less harmon-
supernova. Mustaine has spent his career trying ically involved dirty work, such as the fiery intro
to avenge his termination and prove his worth solo on the single, Public Enemy No. 1.
and it appears the rusty-haired headbanger has Mustaine talked to GP shortly after learning the
finally achieved at least some semblance of peace song had been nominated for a Grammy, and that
via sheer perseverance. Now Ive got everything his Signature Dean Zero Angel of Deth II guitar
I ever wanted, and its time for me to go out and received an Editors Pick Award in the December
play, he told GP in late 2009, and true to his word, cover story roundup of electrics under $500.
the now-religious Mustaine has been mega-busy
spreading his guitar gospel. Congratulations on creating an exceptional, affordable
Mustaine bared his tortured soul in his book, instrument.
designed a new signature series for Dean Guitars, Thanks so much. Its an honor to receive an
created new songs for guitar video games, launched Editors Pick.
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original bass player David Ellefson and the contin- making it look cool. Then you put in good-sound-
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gear roundup
R o un dup
price $139
Magnet Ceramic, 35 oz
Wattage 50
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 7.6 lbs
built China
sonics Designed to blend vintage-style warmth with modern aggression, the Lynch-
back has a wealth of harmonics and upper midrange complexity. Though not super
slicing, its frequencies are well balanced to provide tight-bottom tones that sound
great for crunching rhythm or searing lead tones. Impressive sounding in an open-
back cab, the Lynchback would be an excellent rock speaker in a 4x12.
contact celestion.com
price $220
Magnet Ceramic, 50 oz
Wattage 30
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 10.48lbs
built England
sonics This hand-assembled speaker is brimming with glistening top-end and bold
midrange color. The lows are pulled back a bit for a firmer low-string response, and
it sounded very open and well presented in in an open back cab. In a 2x12 or 4x12 it
could be an excellent choice to combine with speakers that have enhanced bottom
or a lower resonant frequency.
contact celestion.com
price $289
Magnet Alnico, 35 oz
Wattage 50
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 8.5 lbs
built USA
sonics Eric Johnsons design input has resulted in a highly responsive speaker that
responds to your picking with deep lows, juicy mids, and sweet, shimmering highs. Nat-
urally it sounds great with single-coils, but it also brings out the crispy detail in hum-
buckers very effectively. With its blend of American and British attributes, the EJ1250
sounds killer in an open-back cab and would be a natural for a sealed 2x12 or 4x12.
contact eminence.com
price $79
Magnet Ceramic, 28.5 oz
Wattage 50
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 7.2 lbs
built Italy
sonics A little rounder sounding than the Electric Lightning, this slightly mellower
speaker provides sweet jazzy textures when played softly, yet pumps out torrents
of juicy harmonics when pushed into compression. A fab and very affordable choice
for blues or roots, this speaker might be the ticket if youre a single-coil player look-
ing to fatten up your tone.
contact Jensentone.com
J en sen bl aC kb ird J P 1 2 - 1 0 0 bb
price $257
Magnet Alnico, 30 oz
Wattage 100
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 6.9 lbs
built Italy
sonics This Italian stallion has a ton of slicing treble, but it sings wonderfully
without unwanted spikiness or harshness. The mids are juicy with the perfect
amount of snarl, and the bass response is impressively big and beefy. The Black-
bird sounded excellent with a Deluxe, and if your amp is a little thin-sounding, it
could be the ideal fixer.
contact Jensentone.com
price $299
Magnet Alnico, 32 oz
Wattage 50
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 7.7 lbs
built USA
sonics Reportedly a favorite of Carlos Santana, this hemp-cone alnico
speaker has lots of bottom, and punches through with slicing mids and a
clear, sweet top. If you want a little more low-end emphasis but also need
the ability to cut through a loud band onstage, youll likely find the Red to
be a great choice.
contact tonetubby.com
price $149
Magnet Ceramic, 50 oz
Wattage 40
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 10.5 lbs
built USA
sonics Described as a variation on the Red, the 40/40 offers extended
lows and a slightly brighter top end. It compresses with a juicy rush of har-
monics when you nail it, and also sounds very smooth and crisply detailed
when played below its breakup threshold. A good choice for jazz or blues.
contact tonetubby.com
price $325
Magnet Alnico, 28 oz
Wattage 40
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 7.7 lbs
built USA
sonics The name refers to double dipping of the cone, which allows this speaker
to sound clearer and tighter at high volumes than it would otherwise. This alnico
model melds exceptional clarity with a solid low end, and it doesnt get frazzy
when pushed hard. An excellent choice if loud clean tones are your goal, or if you
get your grind mostly from pedals.
contact tonetubby.com
Weber l e GaCy 1 2 F
price $120
Magnet Ceramic, 30 oz
Wattage 65
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 7.3 lbs
built USA
sonics A great-sounding British-voiced speaker with deep bottom, upfront mids,
and sweetly burnished highs that slice through clearly without overbite. A good
choice whether you play humbuckers or single-coils, the Legacy 12F sounded excel-
lent in an open-back cab and should rule for hard rock in a closed-back 2x12 or 4x12.
contact tedweber.com
price $120
Magnet Ceramic, 50 oz
Wattage 65
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 8.1 lbs
built USA
sonics Armed with 20 more ounces of magnet, this version of the Legacy sounds
similar to the 30-ounce model, but has more of, well, everything. Considering it
costs the same, theres no good reason not to go for this versionother than it
weighs a bit morethanks to its impressive top end, amazing midrange presence,
and chunking low end.
contact tedweber.com
W eb er G rayWol F 1 2 F
price $110
Magnet Ceramic, 30 oz
Wattage 50
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 8.1 lbs
built USA
sonics This cool-sounding British-voiced speaker sports killer high-end response
and beautifully focused mids and lows. The version we tested came with the light
dope option on the surround, which made it more controlled-sounding than would
be the case with no doping. If youre nuts about cone control, you can also spec-
ify a heavier cone doping.
contact tedweber.com
Weber dt12
price $100
Magnet Ceramic, 20 oz
Wattage 30
Weight 5.4 lbs
iMpedance 8/16
built USA
sonics The DT12 doesnt have a ton of low end, but its balanced-sounding overall
and yields frothy mids and silky highs. It doesnt get raspy when pushed into com-
pression, and its sensitivity made it a fine match with our lower-wattage amps.
Short of metal, this lightweight and affordable speaker would fill the bill for a lot
of different styles.
contact tedweber.com
Heres whats in the current issue of Guitar Player,
MARCH 2012 BRIAN MAY
On Newsstands Now!
BRIAN MAY
On QUEENs Enduring Legacy
RIFFS
What was Rory Gallagher really like?, gig rigs for compact cars, Carl Verheyen shares
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to Play likE
stEVE Vai Brian May - Queens tone king discusses re-mastering the bands catalog, see-
MARCH 2012 $6.50 $6.50Can.
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Artists
ARTISTS
Dave Mustaine Noveller Oz Noy Lenny Santos
LESSONS
Ten Things You Gotta Do to Play LikeSteve Vai
We get deep, deep into the modes, chops, passion, warfare, and attitude of Zappas
little Italian genius.
Whistler Jazz Fest Lesson
Stan Samole on Expanding Your Bandwidth Pt. 2.
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GEAR
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Roundup! Fifteen 12" speakers tested.
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teSted By Bar ry cl e ve l an d
SKB haS Been manufacturing as well as the included power supply, and overdriven tones are comparable to those
Peavey Devin Townsend Signature PXD Vicious 7 String Baritone
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pedalboards with built-in power supplies, a reinforced custom gig bag ($59 street) is of a high-quality practice ampperfectly
cable testers, and other accoutrements for available as an option. Theres a lifetime fine for practicing and even quiet rehears-
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amplifier sports Volume, Bass, and Treble The FootNote is constructed of dura- noticeable hum.
controlsspanning a range from Penny ble, lightweight plastic, and its 19"x12" This is a unique product that is per-
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Source Audio Programmable EQ
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