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Norwalk, Connecticut Guitars D’Pergo JK Custom Classic. Amps Bogner Shiva and Duende. Effects MJM Blues Devil and Roctavios, Moogerfooger Ring Modulator, Dunlop CryBaby 535Q, DigiTech Whammy, BK Butler Tube Driver, and JAM Delay Lama, Waterfall, Fuzz Phrase, and Looper. Strings & Picks GHS Nickel Rockers, Dunlop Jazz 205. Musical Influences Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Shawn Lane, Jim Hall, Bill Evans. Favorite Bands Band of Gypsys, Radiohead, Shawn Lane/Jonas Hellborg/Jeff Sipe. Favorite Guitar Solo “Let It Be,” Shawn Lane with Paul Gilbert (live). Favorite Album Colma, Buckethead What Made You Seriously Pursue the Guitar? My all-consuming creative drive, and love of the instrument. Your Idea of Perfect Guitar Tone One that is responsive and dynamic. I gravitate toward a clean, “spacey” tone with reverb, delay, and a trace of chorus. THE GUY Chicago, Illinois Guitars Ibanez Universe 7-string, Ibanez RG Custom, Warmoth hybrid, Fender Stratacoustic. Amps Marshal Valvestate 2000 AVT, Fender Stage Lead. Effects Boss GT-8, DOD YJM308, Zoom A2.1u. Strings & Picks Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Dunlop Jazz and Fender Medium picks. Musical Influences Gary Moore, Uli John Roth, Michael Schenker, Ritchie Blackmore, Al Di Meola, Reb Beach, Richie Kotzen, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai. Favorite Bands Police, Rush, Deep Purple, Liquid Tension Experiment, Whitesnake. Favorite Guitar Solo “Eugene’s Trick Bag,” Steve Vai. Favorite Album Surfing With the Alien, Joe Satriani What Made You Seriously Pursue the Guitar? The late ’70s and early ’80s works of Gary Moore, Al Di Meola, Uli John Roth, Michael Schenker, and Ritchie Blackmore. Your Idea of Perfect Guitar Tone Guitar + cable + solid-state amp. DADDO ORESKOVICH Fairview, New Jersey Guitars Gibson L-140, Luna Trinity. Amps Fishman Loudbox 100. Effects Aphex Big Bottom. Strings & Picks D’Addario EXP17, Dunlop 60mm picks. Musical Influences James Taylor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Pat Metheny, Leo Kottke, Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, Zorba the Greek. Favorite Bands The Beatles, Seal, Coldplay, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pat Metheny Group, Me’Shell Ndegocello, Bruce Cockburn. Favorite Guitar Solo I don’t know! Favorite Album Déjà vu, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young What Made You Seriously Pursue the Guitar? It was in my blood. I picked it up at age five, and I never put it down. Your Idea of Perfect Guitar Tone The sound that matches what is in your heart. VICKI GENFAN Morton Grove, Illinois Guitars Gretsch Nashville 6120, Gibson Tal Farlow and Les Paul Custom, Fender American Deluxe Telecaster. Amps Budda Superdrive 45, Fender Prosonic. Effects Hughes & Kettner Replex, Boss Blues Driver and Compressor, Dunlop CryBaby. Strings & Picks D’Addario or DR strings, Dunlop Tortex picks. Musical Influences Stevie Ray Vaughan, Brian Setzer, Wes Montgomery, Jeff Beck, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Jimmy Page, Jimmy Bryant, Les Paul, Chet Atkins, Eddie Van Halen, Charlie Parker. Favorite Bands Van Halen, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Rush, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Jimi Hendrix Experience, the Police, Queen, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash. Favorite Guitar Solo “The World is Waiting for a Sunrise,” Les Paul. Favorite Album Abbey Road, the Beatles. What Made You Seriously Pursue the Guitar? Hearing Led Zeppelin II made me want to learn how to play. But performing for an appreciative audience for the first time really made me serious about the pursuit of excellence. Your Idea of Perfect Guitar Tone A combination of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s tone on Texas Flood, Eddie’s tone on Van Halen, and Mark Knopfler’s sound on “Sultans of Swing.” DAN PETERS

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