About Chad Hancock Expertise Acoustic and electric guitar construction and repair, wiring, set-up, and general knowledge. Also expert in live sound reinforcement including P.A. setup, speaker selection and installation, mixing, etc. I have a bit of experience in studio and home recording, though I would not call myself an expert. When it comes to guitars, however, I am The Man.
Experience Guild certified Luthier, 20 years production guitar restoration and repair, 15 years live sound mixing, tours with many national acts, many CD credits
Organizations Guild of American Luthiers, ASCAP, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees local 51
Education/Credentials Apprentice with Dan Douglass 3yr restoration and repair, Owner ABAL guitar manufacture 2yr, B.S. Mechanical Engineering TX A M '92
Expert: Chad Hancock Date: 6/3/2007 Subject: question.
Question well, i'm tryin to learn LEAD GUITAR these days frm accoustic guitar. can u suggest me few commmon hit english number from which i can start playin LEAD. i tried some songs but found it quiet difficult so i wannt start frm simple song to complex.
Answer Hola,
Easy leads...Lemme see... The first ones I started out with were: Boston, More Than a Feeling (anything by Boston really): Judas Priest, Living After Midnight: anything by Heart: A good site to try: nextlevelguitar.com- Dave is super. Let me know how it goes.
Good Luck!
Chad