GT: Do you have a type of pick that you can’t live without?
CM: Not really, I use a standard medium gauge by Dunlop. Most players I know use a heavy pick but I always like to have a bit of flex in my pick.
GT: If you had to give up all your pedals but three, what would they be?
CM: I would have to keep my Hoochie Momma pedal (made by Tim Brown) because it gives me a lot of that old Blues-breakers tone. The other pedal would be the Fulldrive 2 by Fulltone. With that pedal I come to my own area of sound and some of that Albert Collins tone that I really like. And of course I need my tuning pedal.
GT: Do you play another instrument well enough to do so in a band? If so what, and have you ever done it?
CM: Well, I started out as a drummer and I was actually in Albert Collins’ band in the 70s on drums.
GT: If a music chart were put in front of you, could you read it?
CM: Absolutely not! I am self taught!
GT: Do guitar cables really make a difference? What make are yours?
CM: I definitely believe that cables do make a difference. I’ve had some cables that are lacking on the high end, sounding kind of dull. I’ve been using Dunlop for many years and haven’t had a problem.
GT: Is there anyone’s playing (past or present) that you’re slightly jealous of?
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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.
DOUBLE-STOPS
Playing two notes together is a useful addition to any guitarist’s arsenal. Simon Barnard shows how this can be used in a variety of styles.