Last I heard Gary was favoring the Soldano in the 11R for heavy things.. he recently mentioned it on a radio thing I heard him doing and he was using the 11R in the studio that day and going on about how much he liked the tones he was able to pull from it.
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Kevin Dillard
NGW/Alfred/Warner Bros. artist/author
DiMarzio Endorsing Artist
Morley Endorsing Artist
Nocturne Guitars UK Endorsing Artist