Kalervo Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) But what can you do... there's just too much whammy. Edited March 8, 2009 by Kalervo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lahey Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I wonder if Steve Vai has tried out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunns5 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Great story! :rofl-lol: :rofl-lol: thats one of the best replies on a forum Ive EVER SEEN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlskAmpf Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) ^ Thanks, good morning, and what fckn time is it? Yeah, he's a whamaholic alright. Very funny you say that Randy, just watched the SnL clip and I thought 'Vai in Crossroads'. Edited March 8, 2009 by axlskAmpf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 So he hated the whammy bar, which in effect gives the sound of a slide with more dexterity . But he lets Bucket ruin some of the best songs on CD with his whammy pedal? I don't get that, that's the one major critique I have about some of his solos on the album, that pedal sounds fucking horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU-YORK Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 axl was right. that SNL clip was painful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlskAmpf Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) So he hated the whammy bar, which in effect gives the sound of a slide with more dexterity . But he lets Bucket ruin some of the best songs on CD with his whammy pedal? I don't get that, that's the one major critique I have about some of his solos on the album, that pedal sounds fucking horrible.Out of curiosity what songs do you think he ruined? I love his playing on the record. Also, FYI, he doesn't use any pedals. It's all done with magic. Edited March 8, 2009 by axlskAmpf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzyslash Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Whammy Bars are really a worthless guitar feature. I believe the right decision was made.Haha. Damn you are either stupid, or now jack shit about guitarplaying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anahzul Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Great story! Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scumcat Esq. Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I bet Axl wanted to say "You know what? Strats suck!", but instead he decided to say that using the whammy bar too much wasn't ok. Just not to hurt the guy's feelings too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlthebravestsoul Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Great story! That is gold.My god Axl is beyond awesome.That's great. He might have Dexter on his lap. Then he'd be exactly Don Carleone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 So he hated the whammy bar, which in effect gives the sound of a slide with more dexterity . But he lets Bucket ruin some of the best songs on CD with his whammy pedal? I don't get that, that's the one major critique I have about some of his solos on the album, that pedal sounds fucking horrible.Out of curiosity what songs do you think he ruined? I love his playing on the record. Also, FYI, he doesn't use any pedals. It's all done with magic. Prostitute mostly, though I'm not a fan of its use on Chinese Democracy either. This could be a personal vendetta with me though, I fucking hate whammy pedals. Be a man and use a natural harmonic with your bar. I think the pedals make it sound too unnatural and processed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodine Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 When I read this I can't stop thinking "More Cowbell!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalldp Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) I think Axl made the right call. The guy is good but I prefer tasteful use of the vibrato arm, listen to David Gilmour. The dive-bomb type stuff is not my cup-of-tea and I don't see it fitting into the Guns sound. Obviously, Axl thought the same.As strange as Bucket Head may be, I think his playing on CD is fantastic. I have not listened to much of his solo material but his contributions on CD are platinum. I think most people were complaining about the look he had not fitting Guns. While his playing is different, and I understand it may not suit everyone, it's obviously high caliber stuff. Nobody can deny his technical ability and as I said, to me, his vibe on CD is excellent. Edited March 9, 2009 by mcalldp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy79 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 This topic is gold. Probs to the guy with the darkened Axl pic!!!By the way, it is obvious that this guitarist misinterpreted 'whammy bar' with 'Pammy hair':The real reason for Axl rejecting this man is that. in the dark, he reminded Axl too much of Popcorn Adler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Whammy Bars are really a worthless guitar feature. I believe the right decision was made.Used right, they are quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gods Favourite Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Judging by the picture and having briefly listened to some of his material, I don't think it was just the whammy bar that kept Axl from hiring someone like "Michael Lee Firkins".You would think, by judging by the picture and having briefly listened to some of his material, that Axl wouldn't hire Buckethead too, but hey.. You never know.(Not saying anything bad about Buckethead) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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axlskAmpf Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) This topic is gold. Probs to the guy with the darkened Axl pic!!!Thanks man. Meanwhile not one "lol" to my "Izzy In My Yard" pic. Man, a fickle bunch you are indeed. Edited March 9, 2009 by axlskAmpf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastet Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Great story! Hahaha That's FUNNY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl_on_drums Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 This 'too much whammy' thing must become a regular joke here, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gods Favourite Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 This 'too much whammy' thing must become a regular joke here,Okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy79 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Waiting for the first 'Whammy' sig.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashysdad Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 So he hated the whammy bar, which in effect gives the sound of a slide with more dexterity . But he lets Robin ruin some of the best songs on CD with his sloppy amateur playing? I don't get that, that's the one major critique I have about some of his solos on the album, he sounds like an kid with ADD at a guitar lesson.I fixed it for you mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnrboy2660 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) this dude had no chance to get in gnr Edited March 10, 2009 by gnrboy2660 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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