lukeswall

from that interview, talking about malcolm:

Musician.com: What does Malcolm use?

Banks: [...]He uses heavy gauge Gibson strings, .012 to .056.

Musician.com: Any pedals or effects?

Banks: No. He's got the Samson wireless just like Angus. It comes out of the guitar into that. I've got a four-way A/B box because Malcolm pops a lot of strings. He plays with a heavy Fender pick and he basically wears them away. He goes through about 40 or 50 picks a night, and he'll sometimes dig in and pop an A or D string, usually the D. So I've always got three spare guitars wired up and ready to go.

the guy wears 50 picks a night and pops 12s like they're nothing?? that's crazy!

wat?

how would you say his stuff became ordinary? not trying to pick up a fight, just want to know your opinion. I always think that he has a completely unique style, but no one actually copied it, unlike Jimi and EVH.

I love him because of everything positive posted in this thread. he just sounds so free and effortless.

I hate him for the fact that he has never recorded an instrumental album.

I really like allmusic's reviews. I find myself agreeing with them quite often.