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Jan 4, 2023 · Other honorable mentions from Whitford’s The Collection episode include a ‘68 Goldtop – purchased to replace Whitford’s first-ever Les Paul, which featured on the first Aerosmith album – a 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut, and even a ‘56 Fender Stratocaster.
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Full disclosure: try as we might, we couldn’t fully unravel the deep mysteries of the Massachusetts-born rocker’s signal path – and it wasn’t for lack of trying. We’ve been sworn to secrecy on a few matters, too, but there are a few things we’re allowed to show you. Near the front of his chain, Perry employs a SoloDallas Schaffer Replica, a legenda...
Joe is a big fan of upside down S-type guitars built by Bruce Nelson. Each of the Aerosmith guitarist’s California models feature reverse bodies and necks, left-handed MannMade vibratos with right-handed arms, and locking tuners. The black one, which Perry christened ‘the Admiralcaster’, is equipped with Joe Barden pickups and is incredibly lightwe...
On the other side of the stage sit Whitford’s amplifiers and, behind them, Greg Howard. Alongside designer Ossie Ahsen and Whitford himself, Howard is one of the titular primates of the 3 Monkeys amplifier company. The firm creates incredible-sounding amplifiers – if you haven’t experienced one for yourself, we highly recommend it. Whitford’s input...
When it comes to guitars, Whitford employs a number of enviable instruments. We’ll begin with his main squeeze, a Gibson Cloud 9 Les Paul. The Cloud 9 series was part of a mid-2000s run of chambered reissue guitars in conjunction with retailer Music Machine. Originally this guitar would have come with Burstbuckers but it now sports a set of Ron Ell...
Our time admiring Whitford’s rig comes to an end as each band member’s corresponding tech takes their position for soundcheck. After a quick four-count, the team roars into life with a rendition of Viva Las Vegas– what else?! – which allows all concerned to take a solo. On any other night, in any other situation, this group of musicians could likel...
Dec 23, 2022 · Here’s how it works. Aerosmith's Brad Whitford shows you his droolsome Gibson guitar collection. The idea that you can be underrated while playing in a legendary rock band is an on odd concept; but the existence of Brad Whitford suggests you can. The Toxic Twins got the spotlight but Aerosmith would not be the iconic band they are without him.
It was the start of a long and enduring partnership between Whitford and Smith, with the former even appearing in PRS magazine ads in the manufacturer’s early days – and, in fact, Whitford holds a special distinction in the brand’s history. “He ended up giving me a guitar,” says Whitford. “I was the first endorsee of PRS.
