jaxson50 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Sounds like Norm's books might be pretty interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Thanks for posting, Jaxson. I like the bit of fun he was having with the rather gorgeous Black'guard. I might have to try that for myself! Sounds like Norm's books might be pretty interesting. My thoughts exactly, surf! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Tabs? ;) Great player, probably still a little underrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 John is a great player, and despite the accoutrements and makeup shenanigans he does for Marylin Manson, he's a pretty down to earth and very caring guy who's traversed a lot of tragedy and loss in a very short time, but he's just kept on going. While I don't care for Marylin Manson, but I like him. and he has an impressive collection of telecasters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 John was fired from Manson in 2003/2004. (Not Manson's smartest move. But I guess a sober, drug-free guitar player didn't really fit in the end.) But he's played with Rob Zombie since, maybe you're confusing the two? I was surprised to find out what a great player he was, having only seen him with Manson where he didn't get to do a whole lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 i always liked this dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 ...and he has an impressive collection of telecasters... That's the understatement of the day......Lordy Lordy!!! ........................ I think I'll go for a little lie down... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 John was fired from Manson in 2003/2004. (Not Manson's smartest move. But I guess a sober, drug-free guitar player didn't really fit in the end.) But he's played with Rob Zombie since, maybe you're confusing the two? I was surprised to find out what a great player he was, having only seen him with Manson where he didn't get to do a whole lot. you know what, you're right.... It is Rob Zombie as of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 John 5 is an awesome player, as good as it gets, I've never met him, but those who I know who have say he is a humble guy how dedicated himself to being a great guitar player and paid his due practicing hour on end.I'm a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I remember the Manson guys said he'd get off the stage, and then literally practice until he went onstage at the next show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 And there are some dude-bro-ish bragging rights to having been married to Aria Giovanni. In fact, I was hoping he'd change his stage name to "Aria Pro". He was endorsed by Ibanez at the time, so what's the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 ...I like the bit of fun he was having with the rather gorgeous Black'guard. I might have to try that for myself... ...Tabs?... Well; I don't know what gauge of strings were on that Tele but if they're .011-.049s he has a much stronger set of fingers that yours truly..............you should all give it a try! I know it LOOKS easy but it's deceptive - which is probably why he demo's it here............ The strength and pressure-accuracy needed are beyond my meagre ability to play the thing neatly. Also whilst the 'pull' (push) effort needed to get the high E and B (full-tone) bends correct is quite high try the same for the (half-tone) G and you're WAY off. You need only use about 1/5th the effort. Finally the bends on the lower wound strings? Iron Man might, I admit, manage it without breaking into a sweat but me? Not a Hope in Hell. Perhaps with a set of .007 to around.......ooh......028s......(and a '50 Broadcaster) I could manage? Perhaps not, though. I won't be giving up the day-job quite yet it would seem. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Well aware that it looks easy but probably is anything but! Fender put a lot more into promoting him than Ibanez did, so I've seen many a YouTube clip since he left Ibanez (and Manson). That guy lives and breathes guitar, and he's very good at it. I'm tempted to try that part, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 He played that song from the intro when I saw his band live. I can't say I'd really put his albums on at home but he is an amazing guitarist. He put on a great show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 The strength and pressure-accuracy needed are beyond my meagre ability to play the thing neatly.... It's a lot easier once you get rid of the string tree. Notice his strings are above it. He likely just popped the strings out before shooting the clip. I prefer to use compensated height tuners so no trees are necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 It's a lot easier once you get rid of the string tree(s). Notice his strings are above it. He likely just popped the strings out before shooting the clip. I prefer to use compensated height tuners so no trees are necessary. Those kluson style locking Gotohs are available in an adjustable height version for like $65. I ordered some off eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 That vid Pip put up of the Tele collection and his explanations...so informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Those kluson style locking Gotohs are available in an adjustable height version for like $65. I ordered some off eBay Yeah, those are cool. I have staggereds on all but one of my Fenders I think.... 1 Sperzel locking, 1 Fender (Schaller) locking, and 2 sets of Callaham vintage tuners. On the new Tele project I am leaning towards either another set of Callaham's or these vintage styled Gotohs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Wicked nice guy!!# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 He covered Beat It on one of his solo albums and killed it. That's a shame. Usually he seems to be able to play extremely well. Maybe he just had an off day or, perhaps, that particular song wasn't really his thing? Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 That's a shame. Usually he seems to be able to play extremely well. Killed it as in nailed it. It was jammin,. Separated by a common language! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Don't mind me; I was just having a giggle. It both amuses and baffles me when words are used to mean the opposite of their definition. "Bad" means "Good"'; "Wicked" means "Wonderful" etc... Carry On! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Don't mind me; I was just having a giggle. It both amuses and baffles me when words are used to mean the opposite of their definition. "Bad" means "Good"'; "Wicked" means "Wonderful" etc... Carry On! Pip. Sometimes being bad is good, if the object is to do bad things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Sometimes being bad is good, if the object is to do bad things And if a 'baddie' is good at his badness he is a good baddie. A lousy baddie would be a bad baddie. Contrariwise a 'goody' who is sub-par at his work is a bad goody where an outstanding goody is a good goody. Which, however, would make him, in the vernacular, a 'Bad' goody?.....and.... I'm confused........ Tell it like it is, Dave!!! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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