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In our first Viewer Mailbag episode, I answer some questions from viewers. First up, I was asked to compare the APC Adder Tele neck pickup in the Crook Paisley with the Ron Ellis "Julian Lage" neck pickup in the Danocaster Blackguard. For completeness' sake,  I also bring out my original 1967 Telecaster and demonstrate its original neck pickup sound. Next, I cover some practice tips, and what I wished I had practiced when I was younger. I then get a bit preachy about bringing new, untested gear to rehearsals.

Gear Used:
Guitars:
2019 Danocaster Blackguard with Ron Ellis 52T (Bridge) and Julian Lage (Neck)
https://danocaster.com/
2014 Crook Custom Vintage Paisley APC Adder (Neck) Peter Florance TE-60 (Bridge)
http://www.crookcustomguitars.com/
1967 Fender Telecaster - stock pickups

Strings: All guitars strung with D'Addario 9.5-44 strings EXL120+  https://amzn.to/3a5qxVi

Amp: 1967 Deluxe Reverb with Celestion V30 speaker
Cables: George L's.
Effects: Mirage Compressor
Power: Truetone CS6  https://amzn.to/38S9rZK #askzac #guitartech #telecaster

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In the Daniel Lanois autobiography, Soul Mining, Lanois tells of using Bill Lawrence soundhole pickups, a trick he learned from U2's The Edge. After reading, I was reminded of an interview I did with John Leventhal for Vintage Guitar Magazine back in 2017. When interviewing John, he spoke of his live electric setup, and that of his acoustic, that was a bit more complex than most as he used both an internal transducer going to a DI box, and a soundhole pickup through effects into a guitar amp. In this episode of Ask Zac, I talk about how to use the "Leventhal" dual-pickup setup, and what it has to offer.

My June 2017 Vintage Guitar Magazine print interview with John Leventhal
https://www.vintageguitar.com/32017/j...

My Truetone Lounge Video interview with Leventhal
   • John Leventhal | ... 

Clip of JL using the dual-pickup system with R&B great, William Bell
   • William Bell - "T... 

Gear used:
Waterloo WL-14 Ladder Braced guitar
D'Addario EJ26 Phosphor Bronze Custom Light Acoustic Strings
80's Bill Lawrence soundhole pickup
Medium Gauge pick
Effects:
Boss Volume Pedal
Mirage Compressor
Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Line 6 Echo Park
Truetone CS6 power supply https://amzn.to/38S9rZK
Amp:
1965 Deluxe Reverb with Celestion Vintage 30 Speaker #askzac #guitartech #telecaster

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I have a deep love of Telecasters and Telecaster-style guitars. In late 2019, I received my special ordered Danocaster Blackguard with a Ron Ellis 52T (Bridge) and a Julian Lage (Neck) pickup. I demonstrate the Danocaster and also share my long friendships with both Dan Strain and Ron Ellis, and share what makes them both such in-demand creators of fantastic musical tools.

If you are interested in a Danocaster guitar, follow him on Instagram. There he lists instruments that he builds. He is not currently doing custom builds, only what he posts on Instagram is available for sale.

https://www.instagram.com/danocaster_...

Find more info at:
https://danocaster.com/

Reach out to Ron Ellis via t2ellis(at)pacbell.net

Strings - D'Addario 9.5-44 https://amzn.to/3a5qxVi #askzac #guitartech #telecaster

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On the anniversary of Reggie Young's passing, January 17, 2019, Zac Childs pays tribute to him in this episode of Ask Zac. Reggie was more than a great guitarist, he was a great person. Through personal anecdotes, and sharing those of others that Zac has collected, we get a look at Reggie the man. Also in this episode, Zac dissects the intro, verse, and chorus guitar parts of "Drift Away." He also covers Young's gear through the years, and how at heart, Reggie was a bit of a gear minimalist, relying on a 1957 Strat, 1969 Telecaster, BF Deluxe Reverb, and a small pedalboard for much of his career.

Zac's Spotify Playlist for Reggie Young
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kk...

Zac interviewing Reggie for the Truetone Lounge:
   • Reggie Young | Tr... 

Ace Records excellent career overview, Reggie Young Session Guitar Star
https://amzn.to/39TJj25

Also check out Reggie's Forever Young, his album of instrumentals
https://amzn.to/2TQ6a98

Zac's gear for this video
1967 Telecaster -
D'Addario XL120+ 95-44 strings https://amzn.to/3a5qxVi

1965 Deluxe Reverb with Celestion Vintage 30 speaker
Reggie inspired Board:
Vintage MXR Script logo Dyna Comp
Boss Volume Pedal
Boss DD-2 Delay
1980 TC Electronic Chorus pedal, modified by XTS to use 18v DC
Boss TU-12H
Truetone CS6 for power  https://amzn.to/38S9rZK
Also on board, but not used:
Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive
Demeter Tremulator

#askzac #guitartech #telecaster

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Zac talks about Steuart Smith's long and fruitful career as a session man and touring guitarist. His beginnings with Rodney Crowell through his current work with the Eagles is covered along with his session highlights and what gear he has used through the years. 

My Vintage Guitar Magazine interview with Steuart in the Feb 2020 issue
https://cloud.3dissue.com/196659/1970...

Playlist of Steuart Smith on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bC...

Great clip of Steuart in 1989 with Crowell
   • Steuart Smith....... 

YT Thumb photo by Charley Cohen. #askzac #guitartech #telecaster

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