“With those thicker strings he used, it was like he was in a battle, fighting them with his fingers”: How Stevie Ray Vaughan made Texas Flood

Wolfgang Van Halen dusts off the Frankenstein and Eddie’s original Marshall amp rig on epic new Mammoth WVH single | Pete Thorn explains why mistakes are part of Jimmy Page’s magic | Myles Kennedy bought his first PRS guitar after he borrowed one at a gig and accidentally ruined it Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version June 28, 2023 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Wolfgang Van Halen dusts off the Frankenstein and Eddie's original Marshall amp rig on epic new Mammoth WVH single Take a Bow showcases some stunning solo work – two-hand tapping included – performed with the setup Eddie Van Halen used on the earliest Van Halen records Pete Thorn explains why mistakes are part of Jimmy Page's magic Though Page's production prowess and legendary chops are usually the focus of praise, Thorn gave credit to a more human aspect of the Led Zeppelin legend's playing Myles Kennedy bought his first PRS guitar after he borrowed one at a gig and accidentally ruined it The Alter Bridge frontman still uses the red PRS McCarty to this day, proving it wasn't such a bad move Unleash Cory Wong's Signature Tone! Experience the distinct tone of Cory Wong's Clean Machine pickups. Designed for vintage glassy cleans, warm soulful rhythms, and singing leads. With a hum-canceling stack Alnico 5 magnet bridge pickup, and balanced Alnico 4 single-coils for the neck/middle position. Perfect for funk and soul disciples. Elevate your sound today! ADVERTISEMENT: Features "With those thicker strings he used, it was like he was in a battle, fighting them with his fingers": How Stevie Ray Vaughan made Texas Flood Texas Flood is a touchstone of blues guitar and Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton witnessed the magic first hand. He looks back on how SRV's Popeye strength and god-like tone made for a classic The Offspring's Noodles on why he picks Ibanez Talmans over Les Pauls – and that time he played James Hetfield's Explorer One of punk-rock's most distinctive lead guitarists on why mistakes make the best riffs, the unlikely vintage guitar that's his no. 1 electric for recording, and how super-producer Bob Rock shook up the band's gear habits on Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace Unleash Cory Wong's Signature Tone! Experience the distinct tone of Cory Wong's Clean Machine pickups. Designed for vintage glassy cleans, warm soulful rhythms, and singing leads. With a hum-canceling stack Alnico 5 magnet bridge pickup, and balanced Alnico 4 single-coils for the neck/middle position. Perfect for funk and soul disciples. Elevate your sound today! ADVERTISEMENT: From Guitar Player Before it was an album, The Dark Side of the Moon was a tour. Here, we trace the origin of Pink Floyd's masterpiece It's Pink Floyd's most commercially successful effort and one of the best-selling albums. But what has made it such an enduring success? Read on… 10 under-the-radar albums every guitar player needs to hear From Chet Atkins and Merle Haggard to Jellyfish and the Creation, these hidden gems resonate with just as much passion and flair as the stock desert-island disc picks Particularly picky? So are we. You deserve the power to make good choices. Luckily, we're here to help. From insurance, to broadband, to utilities and money, we're ready to bust bills and translate terms. We'll only show you what's worth knowing about, so you can choose what's right for you. And your wallet. So go on. Be choosy. ADVERTISEMENT Buyer's Guides Best Fender acoustic guitars 2023: Our top picks from Fender's expansive range of acoustics Whether you're looking for an impressive jack-of-all-trades or a miniature dreadnought, Fender has an acoustic for you Lessons How to combine chords and walking basslines on guitar British jazz maestro Martin Taylor talks us through his chord and walking bassline approach, while keeping that swing going all the time Reviews Shure GLXD16+ Dual Band Digital Wireless Guitar Pedal System review Ditching the cable has never been more attractive with this fuss-free pedalboard-friendly system LEARN MORE ABOUT The Pick: Guitar World  |    Guitar Player  |    Guitarist Total Guitar  |    Bass Player  |    Guitar Techniques Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036