Becker #7
Over the last couple years the thought of having a (one off) guitar, made specifically for my needs, is making more sense, given the demanding style changes in our music. I really love the differences in Strat versus Les Paul tradition. Finding similar traits in one ax can be difficult. Intonation and tour stability is crucial because we find ourselves in every type of weather and travel condition possible.
When Jon Gutwillig (Disco Biscuits) contacted me about this cat Dan Becker, the vibe seemed that Dan really has some of the most awesome wood work, tone wood knowledge and foreward design I have seen, or played. We had a chance to get Dan and company out to the show in Boston, and Dan brought his whole collection for Bayliss and me to try out. Wow! You can really feel the countless hours put into each fiddle. I loved the differences in neck width, pickup configurations, and overall bad ass quality in every sense. #7 seemed to scream at me the right way. Being the 7th one in Becker’s production line, this ax really resonates for a solid body. Fralin pickups with rosewood sides and birds-eye middle. Jazz tail-piece set with bone nut and saddle, very classy. Now with a couple weeks off to write and record new ideas for the band, this new ax is a very inspiring tool.
