Allan Holdsworth (Guitar Player 1982): Difference between revisions
From Allan Holdsworth Information Center
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
Summary: Allan Holdsworth recorded an independent album because they couldn't secure a record deal for their music. The album was recorded in about five days using a Neumann U-87 microphone and featured some direct input recording. The sound was achieved through experimentation and a unique amp setup. Overdubbing was minimal, with most tracks recorded live. Holdsworth's distinctive sound was a result of ongoing changes and visualizing a specific sound profile. | '''''Summary''': Allan Holdsworth recorded an independent album because they couldn't secure a record deal for their music. The album was recorded in about five days using a Neumann U-87 microphone and featured some direct input recording. The sound was achieved through experimentation and a unique amp setup. Overdubbing was minimal, with most tracks recorded live. Holdsworth's distinctive sound was a result of ongoing changes and visualizing a specific sound profile. | ||
Allan switched to Charvel guitars after meeting Grover Jackson, who was open to his design ideas. Grover crafted custom Strat-style guitars with wider necks and various woods, resulting in Holdsworth's favorite instruments. He experimented with different woods like maple, ebony, basswood, jelutong, and spruce, each offering unique tones. Holdsworth preferred single pickups, one volume, and one tone control. He used Fender amps for chords and Yamaha equipment, but he considered Hartley Thompson transistor amps the best. | Allan switched to Charvel guitars after meeting Grover Jackson, who was open to his design ideas. Grover crafted custom Strat-style guitars with wider necks and various woods, resulting in Holdsworth's favorite instruments. He experimented with different woods like maple, ebony, basswood, jelutong, and spruce, each offering unique tones. Holdsworth preferred single pickups, one volume, and one tone control. He used Fender amps for chords and Yamaha equipment, but he considered Hartley Thompson transistor amps the best. | ||
He praises bassist Jeff Berlin's chord-heavy approach, explaining that it adds depth to their trio's sound. He expresses the importance of good drummers in a band and prefers those who groove rather than plod. Holdsworth finds inspiration in Jeff's melodic playing and values collaboration. He shares insights into his compositional process, avoiding editing in favor of one-take recordings. Holdsworth discusses his challenges in the UK music scene, preferring the more vibrant American environment. He emphasizes self-critique and continuous musical growth over technicality.'' | |||
=Allan Holdsworth - A style apart = | =Allan Holdsworth - A style apart = | ||
