garywright
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which model PRS pulled him from a Les Paul
which model PRS pulled him from a Les Paul
That was my first proper Allman Brothers Band album, bought from a thrift store in 1990. Even if the vinyl had been trash, the pic on the jacket was worth $.98 or whatever I paid. After wearing out my first copy of I'm No Angel, Don't Want You No More / Not My My Cross To Bear was part of my internal soundtrack. Hearing the original version was eye-opening; altogether more raw and aggressive, and I admit it took a few listens before I "settled in" to the original band's sound. Now that's my internal soundtrack. Not my favorite band, but in the top three, Rush and Steely Dan being the others. Brilliant, soul-stirring music.I learned everything I knew about proper backline from this picture:
I'm just glad that Dickie and Gregg reconciled. RIP
Bob
I'm guessing a McCarty model from that era, but there were rumors about he and PRS working on a signature model, so perhaps it was some sort of prototype. Just guessing though.which model PRS pulled him from a Les Paul
Paul Smith himself said in a guitar magazine article that the huge neck heel on the McCarty model was an attempt to keep Dickey Betts happy—along with no tremolo8:42 ..go sax daddy go !
Yes, that comment was in the GP article referenced. As I recall, he discussed having 4 or 5 at the time.I recall him referring to it as being "Les Paul poor".