Þetta er snillingurinn Jason Becker.

At the age of 20, he joined David Lee Roth's band, which was considered an excellent gig for an up and coming guitarist (e.g., Steve Vai, whom Becker replaced). Whilst recording the album A Little Ain't Enough and preparing for the respective tour, he began to feel what he called a “lazy limp” on his left leg. He was soon diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS - aka Lou Gehrig's Disease) and given three years to live. He could barely finish the recording, using low-gauge (thin) guitar strings and other techniques to make it easier to play with his weakened hand. No one knew of his illness at the time except for his friend Steve Hunter. Although he managed to finish the album (which later went gold), he was forced to depart from the tour due to his inability to perform on stage.

He eventually lost the ability to speak (since he could not move his mouth) and now communicates with his eyes via a system developed by his father. Although his ALS gradually robbed him of his ability to play guitar, to walk, and eventually even to speak, he still remains mentally sharp and, with the aid of a computer, continues composing. In the back of the Perspective CD case, Jason states “I have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). It has crippled my body and speech, but not my mind.” In his 30s, his medical condition has remained stable since 1997, which is rare for ALS.

Future Prospects

Jason and his friend, actor Matt Schulze are planning a movie about his life, titled End of the Beginning. According to Jason's official website, Fender and Charvel are going to make guitars for the movie and are planning to release a number of them to the public.

Shrapnel Records will be releasing a Best of Jason Becker album. Jason is currently in the studio working on two new songs for the album which will feature Marty Friedman, Greg Howe, Joe Satriani, and Steve Hunter. The album will also feature older, never-heard songs/recordings.

bara að gá hvað ykkur finnst varðandi grein “Önnur Hugmynd”

Er að hugsa um að fá mér þessa tvo í lok ágúst mánaðar.

Ibanezinn áttti að vera eitthvað Sam Totman Signature en það feilaði eitthvað… en mér finns mjög flottur, er aðalega að hugsa um hann útaf Wizard neckinum, custom made brúin fær góða dóma og ég er að digga lúkkið ;)

Kellyinn fær Emgpicköppasett hjá mér og kannski splæsi ég í hann einhverjum locking tunerum. Og mögulega ætla ég að gera eitthvað við hann eins og að mála hann, scallopa hann eða eitthvað annað flott.

Ég held að þessir gítarar séu alveg nóg fyrir mig með Warlockinum svo að þá myndi ég ekki kaupa mér nýjan gítar í bráð :)

Var að kaupa mér einn svona um daginn, frábær magnari… yndislegt clean hljóð í honum. Og þrátt fyrir það sem margir halda er distortionið ágætt.

Fer samt að kaupa mér pedala fyrir hann bráðlega.

120w - 2x 60" hátalara

Ef þetta er ekki einn fallegasti bassi sem gerður hefur verið þá mun ég hundur heita.

Jæja, þá er kominn tíma að fara fá sér nýja stæðu og varp Ampeg fyrir valinu að þessu sinni.

HAUS: Ampeg SVT-CL (classic)
RMS Power Output (2 Ohms): 300-Watts
RMS Power Output (4 Ohms): 300-Watts
Preamp: Tube (2 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7)
Driver Tube(s): 2 x 12AU7, 1x 12AX7
Power Amp: Tube (6 x 6550)
Tone Controls: 3-Band
Mid Tone Control: 5-Position Selector
Ultra High/Low: Yes
Balanced Line Out: Yes
Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes
Slave Output: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 11.5 x 13
Weight: 80 Pounds

Cabinet: AMpeg SVT-410HLF
LF Drivers: 4 x 10”
Voice Coil: 2”
Magnet Weight (each): 30 oz
HF Drivers: Horn/Driver
Voice Coil: 1”
Magnet Weight (each): 8 oz
RMS Power Handling: 500-Watts
Frequency Response (-3dB): 48Hz-18kHz
Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 28Hz
Nominal Impedance: 4-Ohms
Sensitivity: 98dB
Maximum SPL: 125dB
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 24 x 30 x 19
Weight: 110 Pounds

Leiðist, ákvað að setja eina mynd af gítarnum mínum inn :)

og btw.. pickupparnir eru til sölu, 12þús kr skoh !

Line6 Spider 2.. mjög gott sánd í honum finnst mér.. bara mjög ánægður með hann :D

Þetta er gítar sem pabbi minn smíðaði. Hann smíðaði bodyið en tók rafkerfið og hálsinn af öðrum gítar. Breytti reyndar hausnum. Sjálfum finnst mér hann bara vera helvíti flottur. Hvað með ykkur?

Ég að leika mér með trommukjuðana mína hahaha ;D