Yeah I like slop and lo fi.
I would honestly rather listen to this than the BATM record, which I also think is good.
But I'm just happy to see Jake again. :)
I don't know much about his influences, but he's probably the best metal guitarist I've ever seen live.
The funny thing is, I went to the show expecting to see Zakk, and this skinny dude with baggy pants comes out with a worn-out Strat....and I thought, uh oh it's fucking John Frusciante. :lol...
Here is a quick one I did with a Norton and alder Strat.
It's just my camera phone at bedroom volume but I think it really captures the tone of the Norton.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX4dhVw6Eno
I had the same problem as you with my Alder Strat. I think the JB sounds better in a 250k and/or mahogany guitar.
I tried a few and finally settled on the DZ Norton (DP 160).
The SD custom was too bright
The Air Norton didn't have the punch to match my neck pickup
The Duncan Distortion had a...
That was part of the rumor. I heard it was basically a drunken orgy.
Another portion of the rumor was that there was copius amounts of Peruvian flake involved. :D
I know part of it was that Ed wanted MM to make a less expensive version of the EVH guitar. Ed also wanted a carved top on his...