GT: Do you have a type of pick that you can’t live without?
AP: Fender Heavy pick, with my initials on it! That’s the best one!
GT: If you had to give up all your pedals but three, what would they be?
AP: 1: All original Tube Screamer.
2: All original Tube Screamer (this is not a typo - I pair them!).
3: Original Boss chorus CE-2. And one more for the road- Dunlop wah-wah pedal MC404.
GT: Do you play another instrument well enough to do so in a band? And if so, have you ever done it?
AP: I started playing drums not long ago. Not sure if anyone would hire me as a drummer but I sure enjoy the heck out of chasing that pocket in many tunes on my playlist. It’s so relaxing and stress diminishing; I can do it for hours! Plus it helps my guitar playing (all the licks to stay in the pocket) and it makes it easier to explain what I want to hear in my songs to the band.
GT: If a music chart were put in front of you, could you read it?
AP: Yes. But it would take some practice as I studied music a long time ago and I don’t work with charts with my musicians. But, like everything, with practice it would come back to me.
GT: Do guitar cables really make a difference? What make are yours?
AP: I use CORDIAL cables. Cables do make a difference if they mess up your sound on stage. Crackling, breaking up, even when they just tangle up easier on stage that really messes me up. They should have clarity, and they should last long without the need to replace them, so we can just rely on a smooth performance without the cable issues. Thank you very much!
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