DESCRIPTION:
Hailing from NYC, Gil is shaking up the guitar world with his killer chops and unique style that cohesively fuses jazz, funk, rock and country. He's former lead guitarist with Blood, Sweat and Tears, and has worked with David Sanborn, Will Lee, Dr. John, Chuck Rainey, and many others. Gil is currently focusing on his solo career, with his new cd "Strength", and instructional dvd "NYC Rhythm and Blues". See gilparris.com. Gil's requirements were straightforward: build a unique looking, extremely versatile guitar that is gig-ready right out of the box, and sells for under $600. We went with two Reverend humbuckers, and a Lace Sensor Burgundy single-coil in the middle. The humless Lace Sensor matches perfectly with the humbuckers, and combined with the 5-way pickup selector and Bass Contour control adds up to a wide ranging guitar that'll seamlessly take your tone from NYC to LA to Nashville! The solid korina body guarantees a resonant, light, and lively instrument that responds to the player's touch. Gear used for this recording: Reverend 112 Hellhound amp on US setting, MI Audio Crunch Box for the overdrive parts, close-miced with a Shure SM58 microphone, Audacity recording software. Playing courtesy of Jason Van Doorn.