A Quick Q&A with RJ

When did you first start playing music?

In 1989, I was 10. I have tried to pick up a guitar every day since.

What brought you to Sound Pure?

I see this as my opportunity to be Tom Hanks in “Big!”

What gear is in your current rig?

 My current rig consists of: Chapman ML1 Hotrod, Jackson Dkxr2, Ibanez RG8, Squire John5 tele, Wylde Audio Odin, various Neural DSP plugins

Bands or projects now or in the past? 

 I have played with several acts; none have been nationally recognized, but all have been fun!

Top Musical Influences?

Nick Johnston, Plini, Dann Huff, Shawn Lane, Nuno Bettencourt, Paul Gilbert

What’s your favorite Musical genre?  

Modern Progressive/ Shred-centric

What record(s) have changed your life? 

Passion and Warfare by Steve Vai, Lean Into It by Mr. Big, Dirt by Alice In Chains, Korn- self-titled

What’s on your “turntable” right now? 

 Thank You Scientist, “Maps of non-existent places”

What’s your least favorite thing to practice? 

Patience.