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| bio | website | metaltech.me |
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| location | Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| age | 41 | |
| visits | member for | 2 years |
| seen | 28 mins ago | |
| stats | profile views | 146 |
Lead guitarist and petrolhead with Scottish Industrial rock trio Metaltech (and our alter-ego folk band Acoustech)
- nominated for Best Metal Act at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2011 (came 2nd)
- nominated for Best Group and Best Loud Track at the Scottish New Music Awards 2011
Been gigging for 25 years, taught guitar on and off. Played a lot of the Scottish music festivals (Rock Ness, Wickerman, Belladrum etc), supported bands like Alec Empire, KMFDM, Angelspit, Psydoll. Headlined all over Scotland.
Website - http://www.metaltech.me
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/metaltech
Check out our videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/Metaltechtheband
Play classical, rock, blues, metal, spanish, slide...
On stage usually use Ibanez (7 string RG7321 and Joe Satriani signature models), or a 1989 Charvel Predator with a Dimebucker pickup through a Line 6 HD500 and a DigiTech Whammy, sometimes with a CryBaby. For the songs requiring fire I use a BC Rich Warlock with pyro attachments!
Generally DI'ed straight into the venue backline, or where we need to amplify - generally Marshall heads through Laney 4x10s.
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May 8 |
awarded | Notable Question |
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May 8 |
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How to play chords on full fingerboard without looking? @Kudayar - yes it does. It works very well with barre chords in a traditional grip, and power chords using a thumb grip. |
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May 8 |
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How to play chords on full fingerboard without looking? @ecline6 - check out the videos linked from my profile. Not only lasers, but fire, confetti cannons, bubbles, party poppers - you name it. :-) |
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May 8 |
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How to play chords on full fingerboard without looking? It works very well if you have hands big enough to hold round the neck in a Jimi Hendrix style. It is a little trickier if you use your thumb in classic position at the back of the neck - you then need to rely on feel with your finger. |
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May 8 |
answered | Good exercise for precision in picking (with pick)? |
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May 8 |
answered | How to play chords on full fingerboard without looking? |
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May 7 |
answered | How to play together online? |
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May 3 |
answered | Stopping high E string from muting by palm when using thumb to frett |
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Apr 28 |
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Changing the strings: one by one, or by taking all strings off at one time? I have done my best to sort out your over-enthusiastic capitalisation, and removed your slightly confrontational first sentence. |
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Apr 28 |
reviewed | Edit suggested edit on Changing the strings: one by one, or by taking all strings off at one time? |
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Apr 28 |
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Changing the strings: one by one, or by taking all strings off at one time? Added a few breaks. Too much caps though. |
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Apr 27 |
awarded | Yearling |
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Apr 26 |
reviewed | Close Complete list of common musical terms |
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Apr 25 |
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Learning instrument recognition Just listen to them. Try Peter and the Wolf for a great lesson in instrument identification. I don't think this is a good question for this site though. |
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Apr 22 |
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What is a violin electric bass? @Wheat - I think that is what he meant. Don't buy the knockoffs - buy a Hofner if you want that sound. |
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Apr 22 |
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Which instrument is more suitable for playing a romantic song? What do you mean by romantic? I have heard some lovely melodies on all the instruments you have mentioned, and others... |
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Apr 21 |
reviewed | Approve suggested edit on musescore tag wiki |
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Apr 21 |
reviewed | Approve suggested edit on musescore tag wiki excerpt |
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Apr 19 |
answered | Tension when practice arpeggios on the violin |
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Apr 17 |
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Wireless Transmitter Alternative @VarLog - yep, the frequency range shifted in many countries because of the pressure from licenced bands and wifi. The new kit has much better bandwidth so is a plus in my view. |
