| userName | text |
| mdrs |
O.K., you guys all know how this works, right? |
| Rampdog |
Si |
| splitting_hare |
Yep. |
| mdrs |
I'll start off..........David, how are things?? |
| Greg_B. |
Greg |
| mdrs |
:P |
| dgrissom |
No complaints......doing some sessions both here and in Nashville and playing some gigs as well |
| mdrs |
speaking of gigs, I know tons of guys who are dying to see you live. When will we all get the chance? |
| dgrissom |
Oh, and I finally got the cherry sunburst DGT I ordered about a year ago |
| mdrs |
THIS IS GOOD!! |
| ChatBot |
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| mdrs |
How do you like it?? |
| dgrissom |
Probably at the experience...it is so expensive to take a band on the road....I love the DGT |
| Dr._Ellwood |
I have a question for David... |
| mdrs |
So do I!! |
| Greg_B. |
I have a question |
| mdrs |
go greg |
| mdrs |
OK, Greg you are on |
| dgrissom |
But I love all the DGTs.........I have to acknowledge that I can only play 1 at a time |
| mdrs |
LOL........... |
| Greg_B. |
A couple of things...first, I've got both of your CDs and really like them alot. |
| dgrissom |
thank you |
| Greg_B. |
Second, I've seen you with Marshalls and Bad Cats, what is your current amp setup. |
| dgrissom |
well............I have been playing a PRS Dallas the last few months. The CD is a whole list of amps and I did not have the PRS amps then. |
| dgrissom |
I am working with Doug Sewell designing an amp from the ground up |
| mdrs |
tell us of your impressions of the Dallas |
| Greg_B. |
I can |
| Rampdog |
http://www.ask.com/bar?q=DGT+guitars&page=1&qsrc=2417&ab=0&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnamm.harmony-central.com%2FSNAMM07%2Farticle%2FPaul%2BReed%2BSmith%2FPRS-Guitars-DGT.html |
| Rampdog |
sorry... thats your link to your sig model |
| Greg_B. |
I can't wait to hear a PRS amp. |
| mdrs |
David, I recently saw that Derek Trucks has gone PRS.......how do you like your Dallas/PRS amp? |
| dgrissom |
The Dallass is somewhere between tweed and black face....more blackface.....takes pedals well and will do a warm clean thing really well too |
| mdrs |
are you playing it live? |
| mdrs |
ie for shows? |
| Greg_B. |
Sorry, one more thing...I promised my 8 year old son that I would tell you that he LOVES "Loud Music"..the whole CD. He sings along to all of the songs....Sake & Venom is his favorite!!! What can I say, he gets his good taste in music from his Dad!!!!:P:D |
| dgrissom |
Yes, I played it Friday night and it ruled.....I have to confess that I changed a few tubes |
| dgrissom |
Your son rules |
| mdrs |
:P |
| Greg_B. |
:DThanks, he's gonna have a fit when I tell him that!!!!! |
| mdrs |
O.K., Lee, you are on |
| Dr._Ellwood |
Hi David, Lister Coleman in Los Angeles. Very nice guitar playing, we are all pretty much in awe of what you do, here at the String Network.
David my question is about money as a sideman. This is not to try figure out your personal wages ...more from a point of view of someone who is a good player but is just breaking in.Is there a general standard amount that is considered basic pay scale for a sideman, say with a touring band with a well established artist. I know rates must vary but is there sort of a "going rate" and is there such a thing as retainer where one is paid while the artist is not on tour?Also what is basic Scale for union work as a sideman studio musician?I am curious what kind of wages a starting out guitar player could possibly make a year if they worked hard and got on a tour or two.Thank you. |
| mdrs |
while David is typing, here's a link so you can buy his CD's; Here is a link to David’s web site, and you’ll note that you can hit links to CD Baby in order to order David’s CD’s;
http://www.davidgrissom.com/ |
| dgrissom |
Hmmmm............wages are all over the map. In this economy what used to be a $3500/week gig may now be a $1500/week gig....retainer is becoming rarer. There are a few gigs that still pay upwards of $5k. Most lower stature country bands pay under $1000/week.Studio..........for major label projects single scale is $375 per 3 hour session |
| Dr._Ellwood |
Ok great David... ok Doc next |
| dgrissom |
when I started I just took every gig and didn't worry about the money as much.....you can't buy the experience gigs give you |
| mdrs |
David, I want to know why it took a year for you to get your Cherry Burst David Grissom Trem?? LOL |
| dgrissom |
Also, Now there are so many low budget recording projects,,, |
| mdrs |
and then, on a more serious note.......You spent a lot of time and effort developing the DGT’s pickups, from what I’ve read. What were you after? |
| dgrissom |
They expect to use your studio for free and then pay you like $100/song................ |
| dgrissom |
I was after the best PAF tone I knew of which was my 59 335. |
| dgrissom |
PAFs vary wildly by the way |
| mdrs |
I hear a bit of an edge, almost a Tele edge, to the DGT pu's.........does your 335 have that?? |
| Greg_B. |
I've got another question |
| mdrs |
and, do you use that '59 335 in the studio these days? |
| dgrissom |
It has a lot of top end but it is warm and open not shrill at all./ It also has a pretty robust midrange so when you add the top, there is some balance underb |
| dgrissom |
underneath |
| ChatBot |
/login Geoff |
| mdrs |
well, I have one big problem with my DGT |
| mdrs |
and |
| Greg_B. |
hey Geoff, glad you could make it!! |
| Geoff |
Yo!! |
| mdrs |
it's that I CAN'T GET IT BACK FROM MY SON |
| Greg_B. |
:D |
| dgrissom |
No, I don't use the 335 at all.....honestly, I play the DGT for everything except baritone.....it plays and tunes up better |
| mdrs |
O.K., Greg back to you |
| dgrissom |
with the coil taps and trem.............it does everything I need 95% of the time |
| dgrissom |
the 335 smells better though |
| Greg_B. |
How are things going with Storyville? Any chance on catching them live anywhere? |
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| dgrissom |
also, I hate having to play through that first month of the nitro curing but it is worth it |
| ChatBot |
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| Greg_B. |
Old guitars do have a nice aroma to them, don't they? :D |
| dgrissom |
Storyville is officially retired.....for now at least |
| dgrissom |
:P |
| mdrs |
You guys sounded so well together, the Storyville guys..... |
| Greg_B. |
I could listen to Malford sing all day long!!! |
| dgrissom |
Thanks....it is hard to explain but things change |
| mdrs |
Greg did you have another question? |
| Dr._Ellwood |
I have a slide question |
| dgrissom |
derek trucks |
| Greg_B. |
No |
| mdrs |
derek trucks??? |
| Greg_B. |
I meant, no, no other questions |
| Dr._Ellwood |
David, what are your fav slides? how do you set up for slide, do you use open tuning or standard or both |
| mdrs |
gotcha Greg |
| dgrissom |
I use a heavy glass slide.........standard and open tunings and use my fingers instead of a pick. I'm not very good at slide......that's why I said Derek Trucks......he kills me |
| Dr._Ellwood |
well he kills us too!! thanks David... done Doc... |
| mdrs |
follow up, Lee? |
| Dr._Ellwood |
nope done for awhile |
| mdrs |
David, have you played with Derek? |
| dgrissom |
I played with the Allman Brothers for 3 weeks in '93 and Derek came out and sat in....The SG was bigger than him then........he was incredible then |
| mdrs |
LOL |
| dgrissom |
I play with Pat Buchasnan a lot in Nashvillle |
| mdrs |
well, I saw him at the Beacon, and he sounded very very good thru the PRS amp....sounded like a big improvment for his live sound. So, I'm very interested that you are trying them out too. |
| dgrissom |
He is a monster slide player as well |
| Dr._Ellwood |
another Doc? |
| mdrs |
go ahead Lee |
| Dr._Ellwood |
David, do you ever use wireless xmitters... if so what are you using |
| dgrissom |
The amp Derek is using is way different than the Dallas......his is geared for using the neck pickup |
| dgrissom |
I used them with Mellencamp and the Chicks.........I don't know what kind |
| Dr._Ellwood |
ok thanks some guys dont like the compression,.,. but I DO |
| dgrissom |
I definitely prefer a cable |
| Dr._Ellwood |
thanks David... ok Doc |
| mdrs |
David can you tell us about this new amp project your doing? |
| dgrissom |
Klotz cable by the way |
| dgrissom |
Sure |
| Dr._Ellwood |
Klotz!! OK good!! check them out guys!! |
| mdrs |
:P |
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| dgrissom |
I am going for something with a little more harmonic complexity than the Dallas............somewhat of a hybrid of the best amps I own. It will probably lean a little more British with a very powerful mid control. I have no idea when we will finish it up |
| mdrs |
While David is typing, I'll just say that both of his CD's need to be in all of your collections. They are both exceptional!! |
| mdrs |
Do you see this as an amp that will be available to us eventually?? :P |
| Dr._Ellwood |
I know this is a strange question but,.... David what can we do to help your career? any ideas other than just buying your product |
| dgrissom |
Doug Sewell has been at my house several times and I have been able to give him examples of what I am after. I am very lucky to be working with him |
| dgrissom |
Of course we hope to have the amp available at some point. It is really gratifying to see and hear about people enjoying the DGT and I would love to have an amp that people dug as well. |
| dgrissom |
You guys are helping my career by caring enough to sit here and talk. |
| Dr._Ellwood |
thanks David! will you ever or have you ever played Detroit! |
| mdrs |
We're happy to do so, David |
| Greg_B. |
Guys, I gotta go now, but David, thanks alot for taking the time to do this with us and I look forward to hearing any new music from you. I may be in San Antonio sometime within the year and I will try to make it over to Austin to see you play if I can catch it on a day you're playing. BTW, you made my son's day! He gave me a big high five and was grinning from ear to ear. Don, I'll be waiting on that Fuchs to arrive!!!! wink, wink, nudge, nudge!!!! :P8o :D :-) |
| mdrs |
:P |
| dgrissom |
Yes I've played Detroit several times. As far as the future goes........I have no idea. |
| dgrissom |
Thanks Greg, seeya |
| ChatBot |
/logout Greg_B. |
| mdrs |
I can say, without reservation, that your DGT is the most unique new guitar I've played in a long time. Amazing tone, and a very unique playing feel. I'm wearing mine out!! |
| mdrs |
So, David, are you a home recording guy? |
| dgrissom |
Yes I recorded and mixed my CDs at my house |
| Dr._Ellwood |
I hope this has not been asked but what is going on with your own touring band? maybe I could help get you booked at the Royal Oak Music Theater here or some other really good venues... |
| Rampdog |
Question |
| dgrissom |
I don't have a touring band at the moment.......it is unbelievably expensive to go on the road now |
| mdrs |
O.K., RampD you are on |
| Rampdog |
What recording software do you use at home? Maybe a little bit about your setup? |
| dgrissom |
Sure |
| dgrissom |
I use Digital Performer with the Universal Audio UAD 2 card. I have some great vintage mics, pres and compressors too. |
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| Dr._Ellwood |
Live drums or midi? |
| dgrissom |
I really enjoy the whole process |
| Rampdog |
Thanks... I'm not familiar with DP but I will look into it |
| dgrissom |
Live drums.....sometimes I'll put a loop down as a guide but the new CD is Kenny Aronoff and Chris Layton |
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| splitting_hare |
COOL! |
| dgrissom |
I would go Pro Too;s if I was starting over |
| Dr._Ellwood |
ok great yes on live drums! |
| Rampdog |
So you learned on DP? |
| mdrs |
Are the studios where you are doing sessions all ProTools? |
| dgrissom |
Yes, I had some friends who wrere using it |
| Rampdog |
Thats usually how it goes |
| Rampdog |
some great software out there now |
| dgrissom |
99% of the records I play on are Pro Tools |
| Rampdog |
they started it all |
| Dr._Ellwood |
Who are you listening too currently? what are your fav. bands out there right now and who are your fav. current writers, we have many song writers on this forum David. |
| dgrissom |
DP is great for the money...........better value than Pro Tools I think |
| mdrs |
any other questions, gents? |
| Dr._Ellwood |
Yes Doc |
| mdrs |
If not, I have one.......... |
| dgrissom |
I can never remember who I am listening to.. |
| mdrs |
go Ell |
| Dr._Ellwood |
oh never mind he just answered me... |
| dgrissom |
I tend to go back to the classic stuff I grew up on |
| mdrs |
Which is? |
| dgrissom |
I am also influenced quite a bit by the great Texas songwriters |
| Dr._Ellwood |
Did you ever like MoTown stuff |
| Dr._Ellwood |
soul |
| dgrissom |
Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, Wes Montgomery, Joni Mitchell, Norman Blake, etc |
| dgrissom |
Yes very much |
| Dr._Ellwood |
GREAT!!!!O:-D |
| dgrissom |
I loved the temptations |
| Rampdog |
Isn't Jimmy Lafave from your area? |
| dgrissom |
yes |
| Rampdog |
good guy? |
| Dr._Ellwood |
but what about my man Johnny Winter? |
| dgrissom |
James Mcmurtry, Joe Ely, Townes Van Zandt |
| mdrs |
Duane |
| dgrissom |
Johnny is awesome |
| mdrs |
Well, David, we love you, man. Keep on doing your thing. If we can help you in any way, we're there for you. And, Are you coming to DonStock 2009?? :P |
| Dr._Ellwood |
David, is it going to be necessary to tour in support of the new cd? |
| dgrissom |
Are you having BBQ? |
| mdrs |
OH YEA.......ITALIAN BBQ!! |
| mdrs |
my wife is a gourmet chef....... |
| dgrissom |
gotta try it |
| Rampdog |
8o |
| Rampdog |
One more question please? |
| mdrs |
Actually, it'll be all sorts of home made pasta, lasagna, etc.. No one goes home hungry! |
| mdrs |
go Ramp |
| dgrissom |
It is not totally necessary to tour anymore............if you are a brand new band I think it is but not for someone with a bit of a career under his belt |
| Rampdog |
I see in your photos you use the boss CS-3 |
| Rampdog |
you still use it live? |
| dgrissom |
rarely and only in the studio |
| Rampdog |
thanks DG |
| mdrs |
Any other questions?? |
| Dr._Ellwood |
David, Don and I love using the Klon, have you ever used one? |
| dgrissom |
I have used them for a long time....I was one of his first endorsers I believe |
| mdrs |
LOVE THE KLON |
| mdrs |
and the Arion |
| mdrs |
:P |
| Dr._Ellwood |
SEE don why didnt WE know that!!! |
| dgrissom |
I have been digging the Pro Analog pedals a lot.....guy out of Indiana |
| Dr._Ellwood |
Check out Pro Analog guys!!! |
| dgrissom |
yes and the Arion! |
| Dr._Ellwood |
yes |
| mdrs |
only, I paid MORE than you did for my Arion!! |
| mdrs |
8o |
| mdrs |
the word is OUT!! |
| dgrissom |
They used to be $25 all day long |
| Rampdog |
http://www.proanalog.com/ |
| mdrs |
WELL, NO LONGER........ |
| mdrs |
LOL |
| dgrissom |
sorry |
| mdrs |
hey, speaking of BBQ, the grilled ribs are on the table. So, I've gotta bail. David, I appreciate your taking the time. I'll see you at the Experience. |
| Dr._Ellwood |
Love ya man and thanks so much for being on with us again!!!! |
| splitting_hare |
Enjoyed listening in! |
| mdrs |
You're the best David. Thanks again. |
| dgrissom |
My pleasure! Thank you guys for being patient and for all your support! |
| Rampdog |
Thanks David... Stay well |
| mdrs |
You got it! |
