Eddie's Guitars Artist Sessions - Richard Fortus

Watch Richard Fortus dive into his Signature Gretsch G6636T & G6636 Falcon models, one featuring a string-thru Bigsby and another with a V-stoptail. With a multitude of projects over the years headlined by a nearly two-decade stint with rock powerhouse Guns N’ Roses, Richard Fortus is one of the most respected guitarists in the world. The St. Louis native guitarist breaks down his influences and the inspiration behind many of the key features of his signature Falcons in this demo and interview at Eddie's Guitars Maplewood, MO. Fortus currently plays guitar in Guns N Roses and has played with The Dead Daisies, Love Spit Love, The Psychedelic Furs, Thin Lizzy, Gravity Kills and The Eyes. Pickup one of his signature Gretsch guitars at Eddie's Guitars today!

Topics include:
0:00 - Playing both guitars
2:03 - Reasons for choosing the Falcon
3:21 - Scale Lengths
4:43 - Bigsby Tremolo
7:05 - Pickups
9:22 - Linear vs Audio Taper Pots
11:48 - Blending tones with Slash
14:57 - Picking Technique
17:27 - St. Louis Origin Story
19:28 - Playing both guitars


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Video by: Jandro Montero with help from Griffin Piazza
Camera: Fujifilm X-T4
Amps:
Carr Mercury V 1x12
Carr Rambler 1x12
Microphone: Stager SR-5 Directional Ribbon

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