Really Rusty And Ready To Play
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What is it really like to have Rusty come over for a visit, to pick up his new Ande—this one an Angel Player 7, distressed in the ways of Mellow Yellow?
After all, Rusty describes his music as a mix of grunge and alternative metal. It is heavy and dark, and consequently that could mean that the experience of hanging out with Rusty could be…well…
Fun! Yes, really fun!
But of course it was. After all, this is Anderson Guitarworks—the funnest place on Earth.
And we did have an absolute blast having him over for his Anderson-Artist-Guitar-Pick-Up-Party.
Gabriele Rustichelli, but we all know him as Rusty—very cool.
He stopped by the Anderson Guitarworks factory to pick up his new Angel Player 7—finished in an In-Distress Level 3, Mellow Yellow.
They could not help but shoot their own unboxing video, so we get to share that first glimpse with him. Nice.
You may have noticed a few things from the photo session:
We suggest that from now on, Rusty always use a wireless system to plug in his guitar onstage because, as you can clearly see, the blue cable became a tangle of wire, and by the end of the “shoot,” we spent over 15 minutes untying him. Worth it, however.
Also, here is photographic evidence that Rusty may have lent a helping hand (or a tooth in this case), participating in his own extraordinary distressing (In-Distress) of his guitar finish. A bit of tasteful biting here and there can certainly be considered a nice touch of toothy class for the forearm contour.
But really, you need to check him out:
http://www.gabrielerustichelli.com
And get ready for Rusty. Exciting. News:
New single just came out on September 5th, followed by an upcoming tour from November 10th to December 20th across Europe, Scandinavia, and the UK, with Katatonia and Evergrey. And there is more fun with Rusty to follow, so stay tuned to him.
Below, Rusty describes his relationship with his Anderson Guitars, and I don’t think we can say it any better, so we will simply let him tell you in his own words.
Rusty:
“Anderson Guitars are perfect, an extension of my arms and heart.”
Rusty:
“The sound of Klogr is a mix of grunge and alt-metal. I needed a guitar that was precise but, at the same time, warm and versatile. You already know these are the best guitars in the world, but perhaps what you don’t know is that you can play any genre with them—not because they lack personality, but simply because they are the best tools to express and enhance your style. They’re called instruments because they should be the finest tools to help you express yourself, no matter what language you use.”
Rusty:
"The first time I saw Tom Anderson guitars was years and years ago at the small Mesa/Boogie shop on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. They were stunning, but they felt out of reach for me…they were guitars for good guitarists! Two years ago, I finally had the courage to try one…even though I’m not among the “good guitarists.” And I thought to myself: where have I been all this time? They’re perfect for me—an extension of my arms, tuned to the same frequency as my heart, and the perfect food for the soul. If you have something to say through music, these guitars know how to translate your emotions into sound. Never again without one!"
And this is what Rusty’s tech had to say. He is a man that knows:
Alex Parpinel (Lacuna Coil // Evergrey guitar tech):
“I’ve worked with many guitar brands, but I’ve never come across guitars so precise and always in tune. After 46 shows across Europe, with rain, snow, heat, cold, and every kind of temperature change…they were always perfect. With these guitars, my job is way too easy…I might end up losing my job!”
Rusty also owns four Anderson 6 strings. But we wanted to know from him, and for all players thinking of exploring and expanding into 7. So we asked:
TAG:
“Please tell us about the addition of 7 strings to your guitar lineup. What was that like for you, how was the transition and what did it bring to your music?”
Rusty:
“Great question and point of reflection!”
Rusty:
“Our entire discography has been written in Drop C on a 6-string guitar. Even the latest album, Fractured Realities, released last year, was entirely based on the 6-string. But for years I had been thinking about approaching a more modern sound and lowering the tuning. The new work gave me the chance to do it. The first thing I did was analyze whether the vocal parts could work within my range, a tone and a half lower…and the result was fantastic.”
Rusty:
“At that point, I picked up my first Anderson 7-string (the white one) and started rearranging old songs in Drop A, a tone and a half lower than before. With the addition of electronic elements, everything sounded more modern, and my voice had much more dynamics and could move across the range in a much more artistic way. That’s when I immediately asked you to build me a second 7-string…the yellow one.”
Rusty:
“I’ve always had a fascination with 7-strings; I even had a Universe UV777 when I was a kid. Switching from 6 to 7 was quite natural—of course it took some practice, but the excitement of how the songs were sounding kept me glued to the instrument.”
Rusty:
“The entire new work was recorded with my two Anderson Angel 7s…and I couldn’t have made a better choice. I’m truly satisfied (maybe for the first time, honestly) with the result we achieved!”
Yes, stay tuned.
And now you know the tale of why…this really could be the real way that Rusty also really came to play a real 7-string.
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