This article series is about the tools of popular guitarists. What are their favorite guitars and how is it related to them? This time with Ally Venable.
all pics: Lindsay Steele
When you start guitar playing and do you remember your first guitar?
I started playing the guitar when I was 12 years old. My first guitar was a mexican stratocaster & I still have it.
What are your influences and which guitar players are your favs?
What got me into playing the guitar was hearing Stevie Ray Vaughan fort he first time.
How many guitars do you own and what are your favorite models?
I have accumulated many guitars over the years that I‘ve been playing. My favorite guitar that I play live right now is my Gibson Les paul Limited colors edition guitar. Made in the 90s (Magenta)
What do you think makes the perfect guitar and amp?
Right now, I really like playing through a nice clean tube amp. But really the tone comes from your fingers & all the other gear just enhances it.
How do you feel about the question of modeler or tube amp?
I really prefer tube amps, but there are some great modeling amps that sound very similar & produce a great sound. Boss is a company that I endorse and they make amazing modeler amps, that I have used many times.
Which guitars and amps were used on the new album or for recordings?
I used my Category 5 amp on my last album along with my gibson les paul.
