The Guitar Heroes!

After reviewed few of my favorite bassist, now it's time for my favorite guitarist..No rank was used on my review..They came from various music genre, but most of them is rock guitarist, one from blues, and one from jazz. They became my favorite cause they brought many breakthrough on their music, or on their instrument. Including also the skills, the original style, and the sounds that they brought on their guitars that made them my favorites. And the music composing skills they had, brought me into another realm, across the universe, and made me enjoying each note they plucked..Hope you enjoy it too!..v^_^.. 

 

#Dewa Budjana, (I Dewa Gede Budjana, born on August 30th, 1963 in Waikabubak, West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia) is a Indonesian guitarist, founding member of Gigi, and nationally known as a jazz player. I’ve known him since he’s still a session guitarist, and later after he formed Gigi. The chromatic notes he played is his fine craft signature. His solo on Gigi is so different, compared to other guitarist. A short one but always great for me..And I like how his guitar sounds, it’s so soothing but when it goes on distortion, it didn’t came out roughly..a jazzy distortion, that’s what I called.

The Gears:
Guitars:
Parker Saraswati
Parker Fly Deluxe Majik Blue 
Parker Fly Refined Deluxe
Parker Nitefly Mahogany
Parker P38
Stephallen Custom
Carvin NS 1
Roland GR 808
PRS McCarthy Hollow Body
Gibson SG
Gibson L4C
Steinberger
Taylor 655 Acoustic 12-String
Jerry Jones Electric Sitar
Godin Glisentar 11 Fretless Nylon
Takamine E30
Klein Electric Guitar
Steinbach Soprano Guitar

Effects:

Bob Bradshaw Custom Audio Electronic

Digitech EX7
Fulltone Octafuzz
Big Muff
Ibanez TS9
Line 6 AX-6 Digital Guitar Amplifier System (Combo 2 x 12")
Line 6 DL-4 Delay Modeler
Line Pod XT Pro
Roland GR-33 Guitar Synthesizers
Roland GK-2A Divided Pickup
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Digitech Whammy Pedal

Amps:
Mesa Boogie Rectifier
Mesa Boogie Power Amp 290
Carvin Legacy

The Discography:
•    1997 - Nusa Damai
•    2000 - Gitarku
•    2003 - Samsara
•    2005 - Home
•    2012 - Dawai In Paradise

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#Steve Vai, (Steven Siro Vai, born June 6th, 1960 in Carle Place, New York) is a virtuoso, a composer, a genius guitarist. The pioneer of 7-string guitars, then it became popular after Korn used it. Start his career along with Frank Zappa band’s, and was the member of Public Image Ltd., Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth and Whitesnake. He’s also a regular member of G3 Concert Tour since 1996. Sometimes, he invite his mate in David Lee Roth band, Billy Sheehan to perform with him on the stage.
When I first saw the performance of G3,  I prefer to see Steve Vai rather than others. Cause he always gave the chance the band member to went along with him on the melody part, or duet with him (well, thanks to the song itself). The band members he brought on the stage always gave me a new sensations,  for example, drummer  Mike Mangini, guitarist Mike Keneally, bassist Philip Bynoe,  Billy Sheehan, guitarist/pianist Tony MacAlpine, guitarist Dave Weiner, and Australian drummer Virgil Donati. Well, they’re known for their brilliant play on musical instrument.  

The latest band he brought on “Sound Theories” world tour were Alex DePue (violin and keyboards), Ann Marie Calhoun (violin and keyboards), Bryan Beller (bass), Jeremy Colson (drums), Dave Weiner (guitar and sitar) and Zack Wiesinger (lap steel). He brought violin into his song, you may felt weird, how do violin goes into Vai’s song? But when u see them duet with Vai in stage, it’s just awesome..!!

Beside his shredding ability, he also manage to produce various sound from his guitar (that’s what I love from him..!). You could check him out on Fire Garden albums, in ‘When I Was A Little Boy’, or on Ultra Zone albums, in ‘The Blood & Tears’ (he imitate human voice with his guitars) and lots of others..

The Gears:
Guitars:
Ibanez JEM/UV Series;
Ibanez JEM7VWH ‘Evo’
Ibanez Floral JEM 77FP ‘Flo’
Ibanez JEM 555 BK
Ibanez Universe 7-string
Ibanez Universe 20th Anniversary Edition UV77RE Multi Color
Ibanez UV777PBK
Ibanez JEM7V Triple Neck,
upper-12 strings, moddle-6 strings, bottom-6 string fretless with Fernandes sustainer pickup.
Ibanez JEM77
Ibanez JEM70V
Ibanez JEM2KDNA
Ibanez JEM777, etc.
Ernie Ball RPS9 Slinky Custom Gauge guitar strings
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky guitar strings

Effects:
Boss DS-1
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Morley Bad Horsie
Ibanez Jemini Twin Distortion Pedal
 TC Electronics G-System
Morley Little Alligator Volume pedal
DigiTech Whammy
 MXR Phase 90/Phase 100

Amps:
Carvin Legacy II Steve Vai Signature Amps
Bogner Ecstasy amps

The Discography:
•    1984: Flex-Able
•    1984: Flex-Able Leftovers
•    1990: Passion & Warfare
•    1993: Sex & Religion
•    1995: Alien Love Secrets
•    1996: Fire Garden
•    1999: The Ultra Zone
•    2005: Real Illusions;Reflections

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#John 5, (John William Lowery , born July 31st , 1971 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan). He was guitarist of Marilyn Manson, and currently guitarist for Rob Zombie. He also known for his country style guitars. At first I thought he was a country guitarist, cause I watched his Sugarfoot Rag video on youtube. But later, I found out that he’s one from two guitarist who used Telecaster in metal genre. The other one is Jim Root. His aggressive play, speed tapping, shredding, is outstanding, cause he did it on Telecaster, that rarely used by many metal guitarist (except Jim of course). Technically, he’s good!..He often collaborate with other guitarist such as Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Slash, Jim Root, Eric Johnson..He even cover GNR’s ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ on his ‘The Devil Knows My Name’ album..

The Gears:
Guitars:
Fender J5 Telecaster
Fender Telecaster Triple Tele Deluxe
Fender Custom Shop J5 Bigsby Signature Telecaster (Black)
Squier J5 Telecaster
Fender Custom Shop John 5 Signature Double Neck Telecaster
Fender 53 Black Guard Telecaster
Fender 55 White Guard Telecaster
Fender Custom Shop "Flat Head - Grey finish
Fender Custom Shop "Flat Head - Yellow - "CW Fleming"
Fender Custom Shop "Sub Sonic" - Black with mirror pickgaurd
Fender Tele Floyd Rose tremolo - Black without pickgaurd
Gibson Les Paul - Honey Burst
Fender J5 Signature Acoustic
GHS Strings John 5 Commemorative Set Boomers
Seven Kings™ Guitar Picks

Effects:
Samsontech GIJ John 5 Signature Pedal
Dunlop 95Q Wah Pedal
Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive
Boss super chorus CH-1
Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
Boss DD-5 Digital Delay
Coffin Case Blood Drive BDFX-1
Digitech Whammy
Dunlop MXR M-103 Blue Box
Dunlop MXR M-102 Dyna Comp
Dunlop MXR EVH Phase 90
Dunlop MXR Smart Gate pedal  

Amps:

Marshall JCM900 4100
Marshall Mode Four
Marshall Amplifiers 1960B Cabinet
Marshall JVM410H amplifier head (as first reported in a Marshall 2008 press release)
Amp Head Case - "Dragon Head" "Circle 5"
’55 Fender Champ
Marshall 1960B Cabinets
Crate BV300HB, BV412RVB and BV215B Blue Voodoo Am

The Discography:
•    Vertigo (2004)
•    Songs For Sanity (2005)
•    The Devil Knows My Name (2007)
•    Requiem (2008)
•    Remixploitaion (2009)
•    The Art Of Malice (2010)
•    God Told Me To (2011)

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#Slash, (Saul Hudson, born July 23rd, 1965 in Stoke-On-Trent, England). He was member of Guns N’ Roses, Slash’s Snakepit, and currently founder of Velvet Revolver. Recently he released two solo album featuring many artist from Ozzy Osbourne to Fergie of Black Eyed Peas.
He’s known a s a loyal user of Gibson Les Paul, that become his major axe on stage. Beside guitarist, he also composed many songs during GNR days, along with Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Izzy Stradlin. His rejected material for GNR album after Spaghetti’s Incident, turned into Slash’s Snakepit first album.
He also appear as a guest musician for other artist, such as late Michael Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Bob Dylan, Derek Sherinian of Dream Theater,  and lots of others. I love him since Appetite for Destruction album, the rock riff he made is just what we need to made a rock song  loveable, and of course..rock the house!
His famous riff on Sweet Child O’Mine and Welcome To The Jungle would be the best rock riff ever!..I love how he put something in between his melody, what I called Slash-notes. A half notes, and I would say this definitely Slash solo when I heard those notes played..He’s my guitar heroes of all time!..

The Gears:
Guitars:
Gibson Les Paul Flame '59
Gibson Les Paul Standard '87
Gibson Les Paul Standard '76
Gibson Les Paul Gold Top '87
Gibson Les Paul 1959 Replica
Gibson Slash Custom-made Les Paul 1990
Gibson Slash's Snakepit Les Paul 1997
Gibson Slash VOS Les Paul 2008
Gibson USA Slash Les Paul Appetite For Destruction 2010
Gibson Slash Les Paul 2004
Gibson Slash Les Paul 2008
Epiphone Slash’s Snakepit Les Paul Classic
Gibson EDS-1275
Gibson Flying V '59
Epiphone Explorer '58
B.C. Rich Mockingbird Custom
Stratocaster '65
Telecaster '52, etc.
Ernie Ball Power Slinky RPS 11-48 strings

Effects:
MXR 10-band graphic EQ 

Dunlop Heil Talkbox
 MXR Blue Box
 MXR M135 Smart Gate
 Dunlop QZ-1 Cry Baby Q Zone
MXR Phase 90 (script version)
MXR Slash Octa/Fuzz prototype pedal
MXR Stereo Chorus
MXR Stereo Tremolo M159
Dunlop Crybaby Q Wah 95Q and Q-Zone
MXR Boost/Overdrive MC-402 (for solos)
Chicago Iron Octavian
Dean Markley Voice Box
MXR Distortion +
Crybaby SW-95 Slash Signature Wah
Boss DD-5
Boss GE-7
Boss OC-2
Fernandes sustainer

Amps:
Marshall JCM 2203
Marshall JMP MKII
Marshall JCM 2555 Silver Jubilee
Marshall JCM 2555 Slash Signature
Marshall Vintage Modern 2266
Marshall AFD100 Slash Signature

The Discography:
Guns N’ Roses
•    Appetite For Destruction (1986)
•    GNR Lies (1988)
•    Use Your Illusion 1 & 2 (1991)
•    The Spaghetti Incident (1993)
Slash’s Snakepit
•    It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere (1995)
•    Ain’t It Grand (2000)
Velvet Revolver
•    Contraband (2004)
•    Libertad (2007)
Slash’s Snakepit
•    Slash (2010)
•    Apocalyptic Love (2012)

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#Jimmy Page, (James Patrick Page, born January 9th, 1944 in in Heston, Middlesex, England). First Led Zeppelin songs I heard is Black Dog, a song with odd signature time (for me..hehe).  I always stuck with the guitar riff on that songs..lol.
And the most song that amazed me is Whole Lotta Love. When I heard sound of the guitar on the bridge..what the?! I didn’t thought on those years the guitars could sound like that..(due to limited effect available on that time). He made the guitar scream, moan, and howling..And apparently, he developed his method on how the sound of guitar was taken during recording sessions.
He became one of the most influential guitarist all the time. When I saw The Song Remains The Same video, he did play his guitar using violin bow..And I so amazed on how he improvised on Stairway To Heaven songs..(To be honest, at first I didn’t know Stairway To Heaven was their greatest hits ever..lol). And Jimmy Page is a great composer, his duet with Robert Plant produce many songs during Led Zeppelin days and afterward.

The Gears:
Guitars:
1959 Fender Telecaster
1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard (No. 1)
1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard (No. 2)
1960 Danelectro 3021
1967 Vox 12-String
1960 Black Gibson Les Paul Custom (with Bigsby Tremolo)
Rickenbacker 12 String
Gibson Jimmy Page Signature EDS-1275
1973 Gibson Les Paul Standard
1964 Lake Placid Blue Fender Stratocaster
1966 Cream Fender Telecaster
1960’s Rosewood Fender Telecaster
1965 Fender Electric XII (12-String)
1977 Gibson RD Artist
2007 Gibson Black Beauty
Mid 80s Black Kramer guitar with a tremolo
Gibson Jimmy Page Signature Les Paul
Gibson J-200 Acoustic
Gibson Everly Brothers Model Acoustic
Giannini 12-String Acoustic
Ovation 1994 Double Neck Acoustic
Gibson Mandolin
Gibson Harp Guitar
Roland GR-700 Guitar Synthesizer
Fender 10-String 800 Pedal steel guitar
Cello Bow
Theremin
Banjo
Ernie Ball Super Slinky .009-.042 Strings
Ernie Ball Earthwood Acoustic Strings
Herco Flex 75 Picks

Effects:
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Distortion
Digitech WH-1 Whammy Pedal
Dunlop Crybaby Wah (535Q)
Eventide H949 Harmonizer
Gizmotron
Jensen Crybaby Wah
Maestro Echoplex
MXR Blue Box
MXR Phase 90
Pete Cornish Custom Switching System
Pete Cornish Line Drivers
Pete Cornish Linear Boost
Roger Mayer fuzz box
Sola Sound Tonebender
Vox Cry Baby Wah
Yamaha CH-10 Mark II Chorus

Amps:
Fender Super Reverbs
Fender Tonemaster Heads
Fender Tonemaster 4x12 Cabinets
Hiwatt 50
 Marshall 1959-SLP: 100 watt head rewired to 200 watt modded with KT-88 tubes
Marshall 4x12 cabinets (straights and angled)
Orange: 100 watt amp and cabinets 
Petersburg JP-100 amplifiers
Supro (unknown model): 1*12"”combo used for recording.
Vox AC-30: (original T-boost model) used for recording. 2*12"”Celestion speakers. 36 watt output.
Wizard Classic Heads
Wizard 4x12 Cabinet

The Discography:
•    Led Zeppelin (1969)
•    Led Zeppelin II (1969)
•    Led Zeppelin III (1970)
•    Led Zeppelin IV (1971)
•    Houses of the Holy (1973)
•    Physical Graffiti (1975)
•    Presence (1976)
•    In Through the Out Door (1979)
•    Coda (1982)

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 #B.B. King, (Riley B. King, born September 16th, 1925 in Itta Bena, Mississippi) is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. I knew him long time ago, but recently I’m so absorbed into his music and played his songs all day long. I always love blues, and B.B. King was considered as one of the blues godfather. He’s a productive musician, from 1956 until now he has released around 60 records. I have to dig about him more! But, I already fall in love with ‘Hummingbird’, ‘I Like To Live The Love’, and ‘There Must Be A Better World Somewhere’.

The Gears:
Guitars:
Gibson ES-355 ‘Lucille’ guitar.

Gibson SEG-BBS B.B. King Signature Electric Guitar Strings
D'Andrea 351 MD SHL CX (Medium .71mm, Tortoise Shell, Celluloid) Picks
  

Amps:
Lab Series L5 2x12" combo amp.
Fender Twin Reverb

The Discography:
1956 Singin' the Blues
1958 The Blues
1959 B.B. King Wails
          Sings Spirituals
1960 The Great B. B. King
          My Kind of Blues
          King of the Blues
1961 Blues For Me
1962 Blues in My Heart
          Easy Listening Blues
1963 B. B. King
          Mr. Blues
1966 Confessin' the Blues
1968 Blues on Top of Blues
          Lucille
1969 Live & Well
          Completely Well
1970 Indianola Mississippi Seeds
1971 B. B. King in London
1972 L.A. Midnight
         Guess Who
1973 To Know You Is to Love You
1974 Friends
1977 King Size
1978 Midnight Believer
1979 Take It Home
1981 There Must Be a Better World Somewhere 
1982 Love Me Tender
1983 Blues 'N' Jazz
1985 Six Silver Strings
1989 King of Blues
1991 There is Always One More Time 
1993 Blues Summit
1995 Lucille & Friends
1997 Deuces Wild
1998 Blues on the Bayou 
1999 Let the Good Times Roll 
2000 Riding with the King
          Makin' Love Is Good for You
2001 A Christmas Celebration of Hope
2003 Reflections
2005 B. B. King & Friends: 80
2008 One Kind Favor

some bonus...........

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