Money W/ Mike Sweeney

[Rudolf Wagner]

Hi Rick!

I had to go back and look through the footage to make out what guitars were on stage that evening but I think I’ve got it!

So besides the Rickenbacker and Gretsch we are playing, and the acoustic guitar that Mike Sweeney is using, here is what I know about the other ones …

The white Gibson Les Paul (on the right), the black Fender Stratocaster (in the middle) and acoustic Takamine (on the left) all belong to Paddy O’Hare, who was performing after us that night together with Mike Sweeney and their band. It was a double bill that evening! 🙂

We didn’t play any of these guitars, so, unfortunately, I can’t tell you much about them. From what I remember they all sounded solid and well balanced during the gig though. Paddy loves his heavy rock and blues solos and his gear fits his playing style.

The two guitars in the stand center stage are my trusty Epiphone J160E on the right and a nylon string Taylor on the left. You’ll know the Epiphone from a lot of videos, especially our earlier ones like While My Guitar Gently Weeps, When I’m Sixty-Four and God Only Knows.

As far as I can remember we’ve only ever used the Taylor 712ce-N in the video for June. It’s an absolutely stunning guitar!

Hope you’re doing well!
Mona

[Rick Ross]

Hi Mona,

Thanks so much for asking. I am doing better. Had a health concern earlier this week which caused some concern. (You must have had some cosmic ESP).

Loved the answer. What a cool evening and Gig. The Stratocaster looks like Lisa’s first guitar. That’s why I asked.

June is a wonderful song and the setting for perfectly. Even if Lisa poured water on you. (When your under the umbrella.)

Hope all are well and have a very Groovy week.

Rick