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 Chris Impellitteri.
When did you start guitar playing and do you remember your first guitar?
I started playing the guitar at 11 years old! My first electric guitar was a Gibson Les Paul custom copy by CAMEO….
What are your influences and which guitar players are your faves?
I love classical composers like Vivaldi. I also love country guitar players. Some of my favorite rock guitar players are: Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Uli Roth, Michael Schenker, Ritchie Blackmore , Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Morse!
How many guitars do you own and what are your favorite models?
25. My favorite are my vintage fender Stratocasters, vintage Charvel guitars, and vintage Gibson Les Paul’s and Flying V.
What do you think makes the perfect guitar and amp?
The perfect guitar must play comfortably, it must have a great tone that is open and woodsy sounding. The perfect amp must be able to scream whilst also sounding clean even when heavily gained!
How do you feel about the question of modeler or tube amp?
Tube Amp sounds better. It feels great when the real amplifier moves air from the speakers..
Which guitars and amps were used on the new album or for recordings?
Charvel vintage Stratocaster, Vintage 1975 Gibson Flying V, Vintage 1971 Fender Stratocaster, Vintage 1958 Gibson Les Paul. Vintage Mesa Boogie Mark iii blue stripe, Vintage Marshall 100 watt, and fractal audio blended.
When you only can choose one guitar, which one will you take?
1971 Fender Stratocaster
