AND, he should use a pick more on his leads! But so true, the lack of gain has hurt him. He was always best with a slight push from an OD into a good sounding MArshall style circuit.George was and still is my biggest influence, even though I haven't been into any of his recorded stuff since the solo Sacred Groove album in 93, and some parts of Dysfunctional back with Dokken in 95. Classic Dokken and Lynch Mob era are some of the best examples of 80's shred with tons of style and killer riffage. You could always tell it was George playing, he really had his own (and extremely cool) identity in an ocean of shredders.
George has never been a consistent player live even back in the glory days. But when he was "on" he was pretty untouchable, and as others have said, even in more recent times he can still bring it some nights. His tone is not helping, he's made for high gain...I'd like to hear him just dial back in a straight-forward metal tone, and no more phaser or effects weirdness. I know he likes to experiment and try different things, and I totally get that as an artist you want to explore things creatively. And awesome if that gives him an outlet for expression. But personally I miss the old George, and not just the lead stuff but also all the old great riffs. Maybe the well is a bit dry at this point, but again, his all around playing was just killer back in the day.
Agreed. Was my main influence for a long time as well. I feel much about George as I do another one of my favorite players and that is Adrian Vandenberg. When they were at the top of their game they were about as original as you could get. You knew (or at least I did) who it was the moment you heard them. I'll always be a fan of both but for inspiration I look elsewhere nowadays.George was and still is my biggest influence, even though I haven't been into any of his recorded stuff since the solo Sacred Groove album in 93, and some parts of Dysfunctional back with Dokken in 95. Classic Dokken and Lynch Mob era are some of the best examples of 80's shred with tons of style and killer riffage. You could always tell it was George playing, he really had his own (and extremely cool) identity in an ocean of shredders.
George has never been a consistent player live even back in the glory days. But when he was "on" he was pretty untouchable, and as others have said, even in more recent times he can still bring it some nights. His tone is not helping, he's made for high gain...I'd like to hear him just dial back in a straight-forward metal tone, and no more phaser or effects weirdness. I know he likes to experiment and try different things, and I totally get that as an artist you want to explore things creatively. And awesome if that gives him an outlet for expression. But personally I miss the old George, and not just the lead stuff but also all the old great riffs. Maybe the well is a bit dry at this point, but again, his all around playing was just killer back in the day.
That Fender amp is a Rivera era Super Champ, rumored to be what Di Martini cut his leads on Out of the Cellar with. GREAT amps ! They have plenty of gain and a great snarl, and a cool stinging quality. They’re pretty collectible too. Especially the ones with the factory EV speaker and the oak cabinet.He's playing through a shitty little Fender amp there but listen to him wail. Insane. So aggressive. Same with that vid of Norum warming up through a little crappy Marshall. It is their phrasing and attack . So good.
I had no idea but if that is what it is, that's def what Warren was using on Out of the Cellar! What a tone. They should reissue that thing.That Fender amp is a Rivera era Super Champ, rumored to be what Di Martini cut his leads on Out of the Cellar with. GREAT amps ! They have plenty of gain and a great snarl, and a cool stinging quality. They’re pretty collectible too. Especially the ones with the factory EV speaker and the oak cabinet.