Neal Schon - Oklahoma City's Guitar God
It is impossible that you have not heard about Neal Schon if you are a music fanatic and one that has a craving for guitars. This world renowned Oklahoma guitarist is considered by many to be guitar's God. Born on the 5th of February, 1954, this American guitarist is famous for his performances with the world famous band Journey. Of all the members of the band Journey, Neal is the only one to have played in all of their recordings. Neal, who was born in an air force base situated close to Oklahoma City, picked up the guitar at the tender age of 5.
Few people know that his father too was into music and was a jazz saxophonist. Neal was a fast learner and at the young age of 15 he joined Santana. Neal was associated with Azteca prior to forming the group Journey in the year 1973, which he still leads. Those who are familiar with the playing style of this guitarist consider it as soulful. Apart from the fourteen studio albums he has made with the group he founded, Neal has also cut albums with many other musicians.
Early on in his career, Neal had been requested by another guitar great, Eric Clapton, to join his group, Derek and the Dominos. Since he was first called upon by Santana, Neal turned down this offer. Santana was joined by Neil Schon for recording the album Santana III. Those who are interested in learning electric guitars will be interested to know that the first guitar used by Neal was an acoustic Stella. A Gibson ES-335 replaced this guitar two years later. Neal substituted his stolen Gibson with the 1956 make Les Paul Goldtop reissue and he performed using the same for quite a number of years.
Gibson guitars are currently endorsed by Neal. Some limited editions signature models also available and they are known as the "Neal Schon Signature Model Custom Les Paul". According to Gibson's official website, only thirty five of such custom guitars were built. A number of other guitars were also used by Neal during his vast career and Goldin guitar is one of them which he had used for the single album "Beyond the Thunder", which was released towards the end of the 1980's. Gibson, which manufactures some of the best solo guitars, is endorsed by Schon. - 18780
Few people know that his father too was into music and was a jazz saxophonist. Neal was a fast learner and at the young age of 15 he joined Santana. Neal was associated with Azteca prior to forming the group Journey in the year 1973, which he still leads. Those who are familiar with the playing style of this guitarist consider it as soulful. Apart from the fourteen studio albums he has made with the group he founded, Neal has also cut albums with many other musicians.
Early on in his career, Neal had been requested by another guitar great, Eric Clapton, to join his group, Derek and the Dominos. Since he was first called upon by Santana, Neal turned down this offer. Santana was joined by Neil Schon for recording the album Santana III. Those who are interested in learning electric guitars will be interested to know that the first guitar used by Neal was an acoustic Stella. A Gibson ES-335 replaced this guitar two years later. Neal substituted his stolen Gibson with the 1956 make Les Paul Goldtop reissue and he performed using the same for quite a number of years.
Gibson guitars are currently endorsed by Neal. Some limited editions signature models also available and they are known as the "Neal Schon Signature Model Custom Les Paul". According to Gibson's official website, only thirty five of such custom guitars were built. A number of other guitars were also used by Neal during his vast career and Goldin guitar is one of them which he had used for the single album "Beyond the Thunder", which was released towards the end of the 1980's. Gibson, which manufactures some of the best solo guitars, is endorsed by Schon. - 18780
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