Guitarist

A WINDING ROAD

What is it that makes Greeny unique?

“A great deal of what constitutes tone is in the fingers, of course. But ’59 Les Pauls like Greeny do have a reputation for being bright, lively, resonant guitars – certainly the ones I’ve played have all been pretty consistent in that respect.”

“I came to my own conclusions and nailed my colours to the mast. As far as building pickups go, it’s far more interesting than just flipping a magnet” – Tim Mills

To what extent do an electric guitar’s acoustic properties affect its amplified sound, do you think?

“The way a guitar resonates has more

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