Gretsch White Falcon - Billy Duffy Gear interview

The Gretch White Falcon.... it's got to be one of the most beautiful guitar every made. If god plays guitar, he would use a Gretsch White Falcon. The Gretsch White Falcon with its white finish and gold hardware, and the shape of the guitar, THE SHAPE, this guitar is perfection, something from heaven.

However, not many guitarist play a White Falcon. Billy Duffy from The Cult does, and he's one of the rare guitarists that have made it his trademark guitar, and he's managed to make it suit his image and playing style. Billy Duffy has been playing the Gretsch White Falcon for decades and has a wide collection from vintage 1970's models, to the most current new productions. If he doesn't know about the White Falcon then who does. The White Falcon from the 70's although looked great, had no output and not suitable for gigs. Billy Duffy used to swap the pickups with custom made Seymour Duncans. Billy Duffy bought his first double cutaway White Falcon in 1982 using all his life savings to buy it, commiting his life to Rock N' Roll and music.

Heres a video interview with Billy Duffy talking about his love for the Gretsch White Falcon throughout his career.

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Seymour Duncan SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon Humbucker Pickup

Seymour Duncan SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon Humbucker Pickup

Price: $89.95 - $94.95

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An electric guitar pickup that delivers versatile tone.
The Seymour Duncan SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon Humbucker Pickup screams like a banshee or purrs like a kitten. Push it for a tone rich in harmonics and sustain; or back off for a fat, sassy, clean sound. 4 conductor

Seymour Duncan - Working on Eric Clapton's "Blackie"

Press conference of some kind with Seymour Duncan talking about what he done to Eric Claptons guitar "Blackie". I didn't understand a word of it, but I think you guitar techs will appreciate the clip.


Clip taken from premierguitar.com's youtube, here's there description
"Seymour Duncan shares his experience of working on "Blackie" and how different tolerance potentiometers change a guitar's tone."

Slash on Guitar Center Northridge interview about guitars and strings

"Slash talks about his custom Gibson Les Paul Guitars and his choice of Ernie Ball strings.
From Guns N' Roses to Velvet Revolver, Slash has changed the rock landscape with his rough and ready riffs to his soulful leads, becoming one of worlds most recognizable guitarists along the way. Join us as one of rock's true legends shares his experiences and offers insights from his celebrated and distinguished career.
Guitar Center Northridge.
For more videos from Slash and other great artists visit www.guitarcenter.com/sessions"


Slash talks about his guitars, his original Les Paul copy and custom signature guitars. Slash also talks about the strings he uses, Slash uses Ernie Ball 11 gauge strings, abit heavier than the normal he likes something that "bites back".