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*WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH NEIL GIRALDO* ➡️ https://youtu.be/SypXE1zqvoU
Neil Giraldo shares the incredible history of his iconic green B.C. Rich Eagle, from why he nearly threw it in a trash bin to how it shaped the sound of hits of some of the biggest hit songs of the 80s. Discover the technical secrets behind his setup, including his preference for DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups and his unique approach to using the guitar volume control.
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*CREDITS*
Host/Producer/Engineer: Mason Marangella (https://instagram.com/oaktownmason)
Videographer: Ricky Chavez (https://instagram.com/rikemind)
Video Editing/Co-Production/Design: Mason Mejia
Audio Engineering: Leslie Chew (https://instagram.com/californiasoundservices)
Dialogue & Sound Mixing: Kendrick Fielder (https://instagram.com/kendrickfielder)
*LOCATION*
Los Angeles, California
*TABLE OF CONTENTS*
00:00 – The History of Neil Giraldo's B.C. Rich "KATO"
00:15 – Designing a Simple Green B.C. Rich Eagle
01:00 – Why Neil Giraldo Almost Threw His Iconic Guitar in the Trash
02:07 – How Neil Giraldo Helped Define the B.C. Rich Sound
02:47 – B.C. Rich vs. Gibson SG: Feel and Playability
03:19 – Neil Giraldo’s Unique Volume Control Technique
03:41 – "Pain" and "Sister": Using a Guild Starfire III on "Heartbreaker"
04:33 – DiMarzio Super Distortion Pickups and Tone Secrets
05:06 – Why a Clean Amp is Key to Picking Attack
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