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Lee Loveless - Guitar
PersonalThis page is designed to give you a little info on me and my junk. In general, I've been playing guitar since I was nine years old; electric, since fifteen. My mother was a rabid Beatles fan and my dad liked guys like Web Pierce, Roger Miller and Leon Russell. Music was always a big part of my life and I always felt connected to it. Before high school, I was a big Elton John fan. In high school my attention turned to Yes. Classic Yes is still one of my very favorite things to listen to. Then...I was like a man, splitting in two...on one hand there was Yes, Rush, Jeff Beck, DiMiola, and on the other, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow! I've continued to have this dichotomy in my taste. Spock's Beard - Pain of Salvation - Dream Theater - and the dark chords of Opeth. I don't know... OK, I'm bored with my bio, so I'll list the other things. I'll write more if you want me to or if I get a wild hair. InfluencesI kind of don't like that term because often one is expected to sound like one's influences. I think that some influences are more easily recognized in one's work than others. Some influences are unintentional, for example Jimmy Page, never one of my favorites but anyone playing rock guitar that grew up in the seventies would be in denial if they said JP wasn't an influence. Others, only certain techniques were picked up, such as Al DiMiola for me. I don't cognitively phrase like him, but he heavily influenced how I use my pick. Anyway, this isn't necessarily a list of favorite guitarists, but those who have influenced how I approach the instrument. OK, so here is a list:
EquipmentGuitars:7-Strings: ESP LTD M-307, Ibanez 7420, ESP LTD M-207, Carvin DC747C, Conklin Groove Tools (for sale). 6-Strings: Fender Stratocaster (1979), Guild Bluesbird (1976), Gibson ES175T (1976), Aria Pro II ES-335 type thing, Fender Telecaster Custom Special HH (2003). Acoustics: Taylor 615-ce Jumbo, Mountain Dreadnought, Silvertone Archtop (~1961), Yamaha FG-230 12-String (~mid-70's), Martin Backpacker, and a Brazilian Rosewood Classical (don't know the maker). Other Stuff: Sitar-Guitar, Olympia Mandolin In the Rack:I've cut my rack waaay down. Currently the only things in it are: Mesa Boogie Triaxis, Mesa Boogie Simul-Class 2:90, Rocktron Intellifex, Furman PM Pro Power Conditioner, Korg DTR2000 Tuner, all in a SKB 12 space shock mount rack case. On the Floor:Digital Music Ground Control, Ernie Ball Stereo Volume Pedal, Thomas Organ Company King VOX-Wah. On the Stage:Mesa Boogie Halfback cabinet (cream vinyl), some old Carvin 4x12 cabinet with new Celestion Vintage 30s in it. I use only the Mesa Boogie for recording. Andy has a special way of miking it to use both the closed cabinet and open cabinet sounds. Other Stuff:Links:Other San Diego Bands I Know: Blackmarket Hearts - My son plays bass in this band; Ellis - A great band with great people. Check them out. Personal Stuff: University of Redlands - I have BS in Information Systems from UOR; California Western School of Law - I am presently a first year law student; My Truck - Yep, my truck. Thompson Cigar - This is where I buy almost all of my cigars. And the rest...I'll add other stuff as requested or as I feel like it. I like Paul's idea about what's in his CD wallet. I've got an MP3 changer in my truck, so my list is pretty long, but I'll compile it. Let me know if there is anything you want to know. Click on my mail box below to email me. Take Care -tl
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