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contents
New Artist FeAture
08 Dave Mustaine from the current issue of GP

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15 Andy Summers The Police man reads us
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approach that go into crafting his bands
huge hits, from the September 1982 issue
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60 Mike Scott Get funky with Justin
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 artist feature
Dave Mustaine
By Jimmy LesLie
i couLd have Been the Biggest guitar
player in the world, if only I had been able to handle
my fistsand my thirst, wrote Dave Mustaine
near the close of his 2010 autobiography, Mustaine:
A Heavy Metal Memoir. Its a clear reference to get-
ting axed by Metallica just before the band went
supernova. Mustaine has spent his career trying
to avenge his termination and prove his worth
and it appears the rusty-haired headbanger has
finally achieved at least some semblance of peace
via sheer perseverance. Now Ive got everything
I ever wanted, and its time for me to go out and
play, he told GP in late 2009, and true to his word,
the now-religious Mustaine has been mega-busy
spreading his guitar gospel.
Mustaine bared his tortured soul in his book,
designed a new signature series for Dean Guitars,
created new songs for guitar video games, launched
his Guitar Prodigy application that teaches fans how
to play Megadeth songs, toured Europe and appeared
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onstage with his old mates in Metallica for the first
time, and conjured up another menacing Megadeth
record. Th1rt3en [Roadrunner] marks the return of
original bass player David Ellefson and the contin-
uation of Chris Broderick in the guitar slinger seat
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hes held since 2008.
Broderick and Mustaine swap rhythm and lead
roles regularly on Th1rt3en, but its not difficult to
discern whos doing what. Brodericks playing is
impossibly intricate and harmonically involved. His
fluid solo flights incorporate sweep-picked arpeggios,
exotic scale tones, and blazing two-hand tapping.
Mustaine delivers the more primal, less harmon-
ically involved dirty work, such as the fiery intro
solo on the single, Public Enemy No. 1.
Mustaine talked to GP shortly after learning the
song had been nominated for a Grammy, and that
his Signature Dean Zero Angel of Deth II guitar
received an Editors Pick Award in the December
cover story roundup of electrics under $500.
Congratulations on creating an exceptional, affordable
instrument.
Thanks so much. Its an honor to receive an
Editors Pick.
The Angel of Deth II is gnarly looking. Was the thinking
that if youre going to make a metal guitar, why not go all
the way with an extreme shape and grim reaper graphics?
A lot of players choose guitars based on sound
first and comfort second. I believe the first battle is
making it look cool. Then you put in good-sound-
ing parts and make sure its as comfortable as
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 artist feature dave mustaine
Chris Broderick, Shawn Drover, Mustaine, and David Ellefson (left to right) strike heroic poses.
possible to play.
It is surprisingly easy to play. I suffer from
repetitive stress injury, and Ive been using it as
a therapy guitar to save strain on my arms and
hands when I practice.
You have no idea what that means to
me. Ive gone through two arm injuries
that stopped me from playing a real guitar,
and the therapy guitar I had was not nearly
as cool. It was it was just a neck on a little
block of wood for me to run scales and
riffs on to get the muscles working again.
I couldnt squeeze the neck hard enough
to hold a chord.
How does the Angel of Deth II differ from the
guitars you play in concert?
Its as similar as it can be. For example,
it has the same D-shaped neck. Thats my
favorite because it facilitates playing with the
thumb behind the neckunlike extremely
V-shaped necksor with the thumb hooked
around the top of the neck for fretting
notes on the sixth string the way I do on
Reckoning Day. The DMT humbuckers
on the Angel of Deth II are really close to
the Duncan Livewires in my VNMTs, but
its kind of hard to put $300 pickups on an
entry-level instrument.
I bring five of my Dean Signatures on
tourfour VNMTs and one Zerobut
I actually do play one of my entry-level
VNMT guitars each night for a giveaway
we call Win the Guitar Off Daves Back.
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I play the giveaway guitar on Symphony of
Destruction, and nobody notices because
it sounds great. Its pretty cool because the
winner gets a $500 guitar just for having
the right ticket to the concert.
What was the workhorse studio gear for
recording Th1rt3en?
I used my Marshall JVM410h, a Fractal
Audio Axe-Fx preamp and effects proces-
sor, and a korina VMNT that I rely on a lot
in the studio. I used to play my main Jack-
son in the studio even when I was endorsed
by ESP, but I dont have to do that kind of
thing now because my Deans sound as good
in the studio as they do live.
What did producer Johnny K bring to the table
from a guitar standpoint?
He made a couple of unorthodox sug-
gestions on some songs that reflected my
taste and sounded good. He was also able
to recognize when I played a mediocre riff,
and eliminating those from the record kept
the quality high. Public Enemy No. 1
is interesting because its really only the
main riff and two others, but we split the
riff into three variationstwo with tempo
changes and one where half of the mea-
sure is a chord progression. When a riff is
so strong that it can carry an entire song
with only a few changes, thats awesome.
I remember listening to Foghat when I
was young. The main riff in I Just Want to
Make Love to You was relentless, and there
were only two other riffs in the whole song,
which made a great impression on me. But
I guess it all goes back to the blues anyway.
It literally goes back to the blues in that
case, as Willie Dixon wrote I Just Want to Make
Love to You.
I like that stuff, and I use the pentatonic
and blues scales a lot. Im not as expansive
as Chris Broderick or Marty Friedman, who
add in lots of colorful Middle Eastern and
Asian scales. Marty was one of Megadeths
greatest guitar players, and Chris is as good
if not better, though some of that feeling
is probably due to Chris being the guitar
player now. Its also a fact that Chris can
emulate the other Megadeth guitar play-
ers really well, however, and Marty didnt
want to be bothered with that, which I
understand. Marty was a guitar hero, and
so asking him to play Jeff Youngs stuff
was kind of beneath him. And asking him
to play Chris Polands stuffwell, Poley
was different. He was a jazz player.
Marty Friedman got a couple of songwriting
credits on this record.
Those are songs from back in the day
that were never fully recorded and offi-
cially released by Megadeth. New World
Order was written right after we had fin-
ished Rust in Peace. We kept the main seg-
ment of Millennium of the Blind, but we
rewrote the rest of it and added some new
parts. Black Swan was another unfin-
ished track that ultimately turned out to be
one of the best. Black Swan is Th1rt3ens
Symphony of Destruction.
What do you dig so much about Black Swan?
It starts off with a guitar solo straight
away, and then it goes into a strong, stark
riff. The C.S. Lewis novel The Great Divorce
inspired the lyrics. Id also heard things about
my return to the church in the spirit of, I
doubt that his shadow has darkened many
a church door before and It will proba-
bly burn down when he enters. It was a
bummer to hear, but the shadowy imagery
inspired me. I pictured what it would look
like to be in an old English church graveyard
full of headstones, attempting to outrun the
groping shadows trying to hold you hostage.
The power of the chorus just does it for me.
Its abnormal because it sounds almost out
of time. Its very dramatic, and then the song
goes back into the simple, charging British
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heavy metal verse riff. It brings Led Zeppelin
to mind. Jimmy Page was the master of craft-
ing riffs.
Do you ever get tired of writing death riffs?
I mean, have you ever just played a major melody
on your guitar?
Im not sure that I know how. The truth
is I dont really know the difference between
a major and a minor riff.
Well, theoretically, the major or minor 3rd
dictates the overall direction.
I just thought Id ask figuring that there must
be some sunshine in your life.
Theres a lot of fun in my life. Guns,
Drugs, & Money is a fun song about a Mex-
ican drug cartel.
That one and We the people are both funky
for Megadeth. The Guns, Drugs, & Money riff
reminds me of Aerosmiths Walk This Way. What
inspires your grooves?
I dont really know. I was probably going
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for an AC/DC vibe there.
I bet Angus and Malcolm Young would appreci-
ate how Th1rt3en kicks off with an intense guitar
freak out during the first minute of Sudden Death.
What inspired that?
Two tracks on the record actually started
out as songs for guitar video games. Never
Dead was for a Konami game, and Sudden
Death was for Guitar Hero.
So thats why Sudden Death is so overloaded
with gonzo guitar.
Exactly. The guys behind the game came
down to my studio and essentially went gro-
cery shopping for riffs. I played a bunch of
ideas for them, and they picked all the riffs
they wanted for the song. Then I put it together
and sent it to them. They asked me if I could
add more solos, and I just smiled and said,
Yes I can [laughs]. never going to reach the limits of what your
How does the guitar playing on Th1rt3en relate
to the current guitar landscape as a whole?
I went through a period when my style of
heavy metal music became unpopular. Guys
who pulled their pants down and stared at
their feet while talking about what jerks their
dads were became popular, and they would
not play guitar solos. That was like having
my eyelids pulled over the top of my head.
It was horrible listening to songs that were
otherwise great become absolutely boring
and monotonous because the guitar players
were afraid to play solos.
My songs will always have guitar solos,
even if a melodic fill is more appropriate than
a burning break. I love my guitar and I love
playing it. Some players take their guitars a
little too seriously. Theyll baby the guitar
wipe it off before putting it in the case and
whatnot. I look at that and say, Dude, youre
guitar can do if you dont punch it in the
stomach once in a while. g
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Speakers all work basically the same way, but they do their
job of converting electrical energy into sound differently depend-
ing on how theyre made. The stiffness of the cone and the
flexibility of the surround (the part that attaches it to the
frame), the magnet material, the coil wire and the former its
wrapped around are some of primary things that can affect
how a speaker sounds. And thats just part of it, because lots
of less obvious elements go into making speakers, and every
manufacturer has specific formulas they use to create models
that are optimized for different applications.
Check the websites of any speaker company and youll see
plenty of descriptions about what different models sound like.
You can also usually find sound clips that can give you an idea
of where a particular speaker is coming from sonically. Thats
helpful info when shopping for a new speaker, but the only way
to really know how a speaker sounds and whether its right for
you is to bolt it into a combo or cabinet and wail away on it.
And this is what we did with the fifteen 12" (8) speakers
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on review here from Celestion, Eminence, Jensen, Tone Tubby,
and Weber. All were tested in identical open-back 1x12
cabinets with several different ampsa Fender Deluxe
Reverb, a Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister 18, a 1969
Marshall PA20, and a Mesa/Boogie Royal Atlantic
100using a Fender Telecaster, a P-90 equipped
G&L ASAT Junior II, a PRS SC 58, and a Gibson
Heritage 59 Les Paul. We also referenced sev-
eral speakers that have seen a lot of use in our
product testing over the years: a Celestion Vin-
tage 30 in a Bogner open-back cabinet, a Ken-
drick Brownframe 12 in a Fender 65 Deluxe
Reverb reissue, and a Bag End S12-B in a
sealed-back enclosure.
Besides tone, another consideration is
a speakers weight. For example, a three-
pound difference between two models might
not be an issue in a 1x12 combo, but that
adds up to 12 pounds in an already bulky
4x12, which might make it tough to lug
on your own. And if youre really serious
about shaving off pounds, then consider
a speaker with a neodymium magnet. Neo
speakers weigh significantly less than com-
parable models with an alnico or ceramic
magnets, and most major manufacturers
offer them in standard sizes and impedances.
Cel es t i o n G1 2 - 5 0 Gl ly nC h b aC k

price $139
Magnet Ceramic, 35 oz
Wattage 50
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 7.6 lbs
built China
sonics Designed to blend vintage-style warmth with modern aggression, the Lynch-
back has a wealth of harmonics and upper midrange complexity. Though not super
slicing, its frequencies are well balanced to provide tight-bottom tones that sound
great for crunching rhythm or searing lead tones. Impressive sounding in an open-
back cab, the Lynchback would be an excellent rock speaker in a 4x12.
contact celestion.com

C elestion heritaG e s eries G 1 2 h 7 5

price $220
Magnet Ceramic, 50 oz
Wattage 30
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 10.48lbs
built England
sonics This hand-assembled speaker is brimming with glistening top-end and bold
midrange color. The lows are pulled back a bit for a firmer low-string response, and
it sounded very open and well presented in in an open back cab. In a 2x12 or 4x12 it
could be an excellent choice to combine with speakers that have enhanced bottom
or a lower resonant frequency.
contact celestion.com

em i n en Ce eJ1 2 5 0 eri C J o h ns o n s i Gnature

price $289
Magnet Alnico, 35 oz
Wattage 50
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 8.5 lbs
built USA
sonics Eric Johnsons design input has resulted in a highly responsive speaker that
responds to your picking with deep lows, juicy mids, and sweet, shimmering highs. Nat-
urally it sounds great with single-coils, but it also brings out the crispy detail in hum-
buckers very effectively. With its blend of American and British attributes, the EJ1250
sounds killer in an open-back cab and would be a natural for a sealed 2x12 or 4x12.
contact eminence.com

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J en sen J e t e l eCt riC l iG h tni nG C 1 2 / 7 0 el
price $96
Magnet Ceramic, 50 oz
Wattage 70
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 9.6 lbs
built Italy
sonics This model offers bold high-end presence, enhanced midrange bloom and
complexity, and firm, well defined lows. Its headroom makes it a good choice for
Marshall and other powerhouse rock amps, while its articulation and touch respon-
siveness play well with low-wattage tube combos. If youre seeking a speaker that
excels for blues, jazz, or rock, the Jet Electric Lightning is a fine choice.
contact Jensentone.com

Jensen Jet FalCon C 1 2 / 5 0 F

price $79
Magnet Ceramic, 28.5 oz
Wattage 50
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 7.2 lbs
built Italy
sonics A little rounder sounding than the Electric Lightning, this slightly mellower
speaker provides sweet jazzy textures when played softly, yet pumps out torrents
of juicy harmonics when pushed into compression. A fab and very affordable choice
for blues or roots, this speaker might be the ticket if youre a single-coil player look-
ing to fatten up your tone.
contact Jensentone.com

J en sen bl aC kb ird J P 1 2 - 1 0 0 bb

price $257
Magnet Alnico, 30 oz
Wattage 100
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 6.9 lbs
built Italy
sonics This Italian stallion has a ton of slicing treble, but it sings wonderfully
without unwanted spikiness or harshness. The mids are juicy with the perfect
amount of snarl, and the bass response is impressively big and beefy. The Black-
bird sounded excellent with a Deluxe, and if your amp is a little thin-sounding, it
could be the ideal fixer.
contact Jensentone.com

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 gear
ton e tub by n a s h vi l l e C e ra m iC
price $210
Magnet Ceramic
Wattage 75
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 10.6 lbs
built USA
sonics Designed to accommodate Strat and Tele players, the Nashville
has extra headroom that enables it to kick out shimmering tones with
enhanced mids and tight, punchy lows. Pushed into compression, it stays
nicely focused, making it an especially good choice if you like to get over-
drive tones by turning up your amp.
contact tonetubby.com

tone tub b y red a lni Co

price $299
Magnet Alnico, 32 oz
Wattage 50
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 7.7 lbs
built USA
sonics Reportedly a favorite of Carlos Santana, this hemp-cone alnico
speaker has lots of bottom, and punches through with slicing mids and a
clear, sweet top. If you want a little more low-end emphasis but also need
the ability to cut through a loud band onstage, youll likely find the Red to
be a great choice.
contact tonetubby.com

ton e tub by 40/ 4 0 C e ra m iC

price $149
Magnet Ceramic, 50 oz
Wattage 40
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 10.5 lbs
built USA
sonics Described as a variation on the Red, the 40/40 offers extended
lows and a slightly brighter top end. It compresses with a juicy rush of har-
monics when you nail it, and also sounds very smooth and crisply detailed
when played below its breakup threshold. A good choice for jazz or blues.
contact tonetubby.com

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to n e tu b b y d d

price $325
Magnet Alnico, 28 oz
Wattage 40
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 7.7 lbs
built USA
sonics The name refers to double dipping of the cone, which allows this speaker
to sound clearer and tighter at high volumes than it would otherwise. This alnico
model melds exceptional clarity with a solid low end, and it doesnt get frazzy
when pushed hard. An excellent choice if loud clean tones are your goal, or if you
get your grind mostly from pedals.
contact tonetubby.com

tone tub b y san raFael C erami C

price $99
Magnet Ceramic, 28 oz
Wattage 25
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 6.5 lbs
built USA
sonics Designed for lower power amps, the lightweight San Rafael compresses
just enough while exuding sweet, midrange enhanced tones that dont mush out on
the bottom or sound too piercing. It was way cool with the Deluxe Reverb, and would
be something to check out if youre looking for a cost-effective way to breathe new
life into a low-watt combo.
contact tonetubby.com

Weber l e GaCy 1 2 F
price $120
Magnet Ceramic, 30 oz
Wattage 65
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 7.3 lbs
built USA
sonics A great-sounding British-voiced speaker with deep bottom, upfront mids,
and sweetly burnished highs that slice through clearly without overbite. A good
choice whether you play humbuckers or single-coils, the Legacy 12F sounded excel-
lent in an open-back cab and should rule for hard rock in a closed-back 2x12 or 4x12.
contact tedweber.com

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Weber l e GaCy 1 2 F

price $120
Magnet Ceramic, 50 oz
Wattage 65
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 8.1 lbs
built USA
sonics Armed with 20 more ounces of magnet, this version of the Legacy sounds
similar to the 30-ounce model, but has more of, well, everything. Considering it
costs the same, theres no good reason not to go for this versionother than it
weighs a bit morethanks to its impressive top end, amazing midrange presence,
and chunking low end.
contact tedweber.com

W eb er G rayWol F 1 2 F
price $110
Magnet Ceramic, 30 oz
Wattage 50
iMpedance 8/16
Weight 8.1 lbs
built USA
sonics This cool-sounding British-voiced speaker sports killer high-end response
and beautifully focused mids and lows. The version we tested came with the light
dope option on the surround, which made it more controlled-sounding than would
be the case with no doping. If youre nuts about cone control, you can also spec-
ify a heavier cone doping.
contact tedweber.com

Weber dt12
price $100
Magnet Ceramic, 20 oz
Wattage 30
Weight 5.4 lbs
iMpedance 8/16
built USA
sonics The DT12 doesnt have a ton of low end, but its balanced-sounding overall
and yields frothy mids and silky highs. It doesnt get raspy when pushed into com-
pression, and its sensitivity made it a fine match with our lower-wattage amps.
Short of metal, this lightweight and affordable speaker would fill the bill for a lot
of different styles.
contact tedweber.com

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