Read & laugh - A. Skolnick on Firebird X

[marnold***]

That was very well written. I'm not the biggest Testament fan, but there's no denying Alex Skolnick's abilities and credentials. I will say that I agree with "Mr. J" on one point. Guitarists are horrible luddites when it comes to their instruments. It seems like only the metal guys go for oddly-shaped guitars, embracing active pickups, etc. Otherwise everybody seems to want things they way they were in the 50s and 60s, as if every instrument that rolled off the assembly line back then had the qualities of the best examples that still survive.

Having said that, I'm not sure that the Firebird X is the answer. It's not really that revolutionary, rather an amalgamation of a lot of ideas that have been around a while. I guess I'll just be happy that it's not yet another Les Paul where the only difference from every other Les Paul is the pickup rings.

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[Eric***]

I will say that I agree with "Mr. J" on one point. Guitarists are horrible luddites when it comes to their instruments. It seems like only the metal guys go for oddly-shaped guitars, embracing active pickups, etc. Otherwise everybody seems to want things they way they were in the 50s and 60s, as if every instrument that rolled off the assembly line back then had the qualities of the best examples that still survive.

I can get behind that. He (Henry) got crucified on some message boards for allegedly calling guitarists who don't embrace the Firebird X luddites, but I think there's a lot of truth in what you say. Though I generally like the technological innovation, I'm probably guilty of that reactionary mindset many times too: sometimes I just want what I know will work.