Members 6StringSling Posted October 10, 2010 Members Share Posted October 10, 2010 As much as I hate the idea of adding country music to my song list, I know that I need to at some point. Since my musical heroes when I was in the 5-9 year range were Johnny Cash and Roy Clark (Roy Clark was the reason I bought a banjo in HS) I'm starting with Folsom Prison Blues. I know JC generally played a Gibson acoustic (from what I remember) so I thought about using my Ibanez Artcore AG75 hollowbody (the only acoustic-like guitar I take with me) but something about this song feels to me like I should use my SX Tele copy and eschew a pick. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted October 10, 2010 Members Share Posted October 10, 2010 I think its up to you. I use a bridge HB with higher gain (Recto model on my Valvetronix) when we do it. Always goes over with the under 30 crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chicken Monkey Posted October 10, 2010 Members Share Posted October 10, 2010 Luther played the signature lick on a Tele, so you should, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackbird 13 Posted October 10, 2010 Members Share Posted October 10, 2010 ON TOPIC: Unless you're doing it for a recording, it doesn't matter. Bar patrons, people at weddings and corporate events, and people at fairs and festivals won't worry about which guitar you're playing it on. If it sounds good, "nice", or even passable, they won't give it a second thought. If you really want to know which to use, though, why not play it on both guitars, and see which one fits you better? You aren't Johnny Cash, you aren't going to sound exactly like Johnny Cash, the same as if Cash were alive, he wouldn't sound like you, y'know? As much as I hate the idea of adding country music to my song list... "Here, let me give you this fully loaded Dodge Viper!" "But.. it's yellow. I don't drive yellow cars, only red, silver, white or green" "It's just a paintjob.. minor stuff! It's basically the same as having a red one!" "No! It's not yellow, I don't wanna drive it. I'll stick with my red Ford Pinto, thank you!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhat Posted October 11, 2010 Members Share Posted October 11, 2010 the guitar doesnt matter on that song as much as the drummer. If you can play country leads is all that it really takes. the make it or break it deal is the drum part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChordGirl Posted October 11, 2010 Members Share Posted October 11, 2010 We play it with two acoustics, so I vote Tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marko Posted October 11, 2010 Members Share Posted October 11, 2010 We play it with two acoustics, so I vote Tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marko Posted October 11, 2010 Members Share Posted October 11, 2010 I agree that it doesn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tim_7string Posted October 11, 2010 Members Share Posted October 11, 2010 Luther played the signature lick on a Tele, so you should, too. Yep, Johnny Cash's lead guitarist Luther Perkins used a Telecaster. It gives it more of that authentic sound, so I voted for the Tele. I use a cheapo Squier Affinity and it sounds remarkably close whenever we perform the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted October 11, 2010 Moderators Share Posted October 11, 2010 I suggest a pointy headstock B.C. Rich into a cranked Crate stack. Use a Digitech pedal with the word METAL somewhere in the name of it. Scoop the mids for an authentic vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanlatte Posted October 11, 2010 Members Share Posted October 11, 2010 As much as I hate the idea of adding country music to my song list, ? What does country music have to do with Folsom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3shiftgtr Posted October 11, 2010 Members Share Posted October 11, 2010 I suggest a pointy headstock B.C. Rich into a cranked Crate stack. Use a Digitech pedal with the word METAL somewhere in the name of it. Scoop the mids for an authentic vibe. LOL:thu: ...and don't forget to dive bomb with the whammy bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackbird 13 Posted October 11, 2010 Members Share Posted October 11, 2010 I suggest a pointy headstock B.C. Rich into a cranked Crate stack. Use a Digitech pedal with the word METAL somewhere in the name of it. Scoop the mids for an authentic vibe. I opened for Chris Young (one of the winners of "Nashville Star") playing an acrylic BC Rich Warlock. Loved the looks I got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roosterhead S. Posted October 11, 2010 Members Share Posted October 11, 2010 I've done both, and was probably most satisfied my hollowbody Les Paul-style HB guitar, with plenty of gain and a touch of slapback. It sounded much more electric, but people always seemed to dig it. We were also a 3-piece and I was doing lead vocals, so the humbuckers sat a little better in the mix. My more trebly tele can sometimes overpower the vocals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted October 11, 2010 Members Share Posted October 11, 2010 stay true to the original like this! [YOUTUBE]IsQoUHhSK0s[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted October 11, 2010 Members Share Posted October 11, 2010 I'll play that song no matter what guitar I have in my hands at the time. Les Paul, 335, SG, Tele, Strat, acoustic......... it doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 I'll play that song no matter what guitar I have in my hands at the time. Les Paul, 335, SG, Tele, Strat, acoustic......... it doesn't matter. I just think if you are a rock band covering it, it works best to cover it with a rock attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 I suggest a pointy headstock B.C. Rich into a cranked Crate stack. Use a Digitech pedal with the word METAL somewhere in the name of it. Scoop the mids for an authentic vibe. Don't forget the scalloped fretboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twostone Posted October 12, 2010 Members Share Posted October 12, 2010 What does country music have to do with Folsom? A boy named Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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