GT: Do you have a type of pick that you can’t live without?
TR: I do! I exclusively use Dunlop Sharp 1.35mm picks, the dark grey ones. I’ve been using those picks for years now. I love the length of the drop on them, that point really helps my accuracy and I find them super comfortable with zero slippiness. I really find it hard to use regular shaped picks now, you get used to that sharp point, even though it’s only a couple of millimetres longer than a standard pick. I’ve got a heavy right hand so using the 1.35mm gives the pick an extra bit of longevity.
GT: If you had to give up all your pedals but three, what would they be?
TR: I’ve got quite a collection. They’ve all got their own personality and function so it’s hard to whittle it down two just three. My Hermida Distortion would be one, it’s such a versatile pedal and it’s been on pretty much every one of my albums. It’s got the Dumble thing going on, but it has a tonne more gain, and has sweet spots everywhere. Another pedal I’d keep would be my old Mutron Phasor II. To me it’s hands down the best sounding phaser ever made. It’s a bit on the large side, but it’s worth the real estate. I think it must be something to do with the photocells used from that era that gives it that extra sparkle. The last pedal would be my Ibanez DDL10 Delay II. It has its own personality and is such a great sounding delay. It’s been on my board for years.
GT: Do you play another instrument well enough to be in a band.
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PAT METHENY
Nick Mellor offers an insight into the jazz great's 16th-note lines, and his approach to improvising over static Minor and Dominant 7th chords.
MARTIN MILLER
Another fabulous JTC guitarist demonstrates his impressive techniques for us, focusing on an approach called Rythmically Dependent Alternate Picking.
THE KINKS' RAY DAVIES
This month Stuart Ryan takes a virtual trip into to North London to get to grips with the acoustic style of the original Muswell Hillbilly.
STEVE LUKATHER
This month Andy G Jones looks at the fluent soloing style of the LA guitarist who co-founded Toto in 1977 then ruled the 80s session scene.
JEFF HANNEMAN
This month Charlie Griffiths Shows No Mercy as he lays down the gauntlett with five shred licks from Slayer's undisputed master of attitude.
10CC
This month Martin Cooper checks out Eric Stewart and Lol Crème, whose distinctive styles helped give this UK band its unique sound.
T-BONE WALKER
From the heart of Texas to the cool West Coast, join David Gerrish on the journey of this hugely influential electric blues guitar innovator.
FERDINANDO CARULLI Andantino In G (Opus 241)
This month Declan Zapala goes back to basics to explore core classical technique with this emotive miniature by the pioneer of classical guitar playing.
THE CROSSROADS Steely Dan's Mu Chord
This month John Wheatcroft shows us how Donald Fagen and Walter Becker dressed their harmony to the 'nines, as he explores their trademark chord voicings.
GET YOUR MOJO WORKING! 60 Years Of Blues Licks
From the Kings to Jimi and Eric, Blackmore, Stevie Ray, Gary Moore, John Mayer, JoBo and beyond, Jon Bishop introduces six decades of blues guitar innovation.
