Neal Schon - Oklahoma City's Guitar God
There is no way that you might not have heard of the name Neal Schon if you are a music fanatic, especially one that has a craving for guitars. This world famous guitarist from Oklahoma is considered by many to be the God of guitar. Born on the 5th of February, 1954, this American guitarist is famous for his performances with the world famous band Journey. It is a fact that Neal is the sole member of the band Journey to have played in all of their recordings. This guitarist who was born in an air force base situated close to Oklahoma City, picked up the guitar at the tender age of 5.
Few people know that his father too was into music and was a jazz saxophonist. A fast learner, Neal joined Santana at the young age of 15. Prior to forming the group Journey in the year 1973, which he still leads, Neal was associated with Azteca. Those who are familiar with the playing style of this guitarist consider it as soulful. Neal has also recorded albums with various other musicians, apart from the 14 studio albums he has made with the group founded by him.
Neal had been requested by another guitar great, Eric Clapton, to join his group, Derek and the Dominos, quite early on in his career. Neal turned down this offer since he was first called upon by Santana. Santana was joined by Neil Schon for recording the album Santana III. Those who are interested in learning electric guitars will be interested to know that the first guitar used by Neal was an acoustic Stella. Two years later this guitar was replaced for a Gibson ES-335. When the Gibson got stolen, Neal replaced it with the 1956 make Les Paul Goldtop reissue and he used the same for quite a number of years.
Gibson guitars are currently endorsed by this famous guitarist. Some limited editions signature models also available and they are known as the "Neal Schon Signature Model Custom Les Paul". According to Gibson's official website, only thirty five of such custom guitars were built. A number of other guitars were also used by Neal during his vast career and Goldin guitar is one of them which he had used for the single album "Beyond the Thunder", which was released towards the end of the 1980's. Schon endorses Gibson, which makes some of the best solo guitars. - 23815
Few people know that his father too was into music and was a jazz saxophonist. A fast learner, Neal joined Santana at the young age of 15. Prior to forming the group Journey in the year 1973, which he still leads, Neal was associated with Azteca. Those who are familiar with the playing style of this guitarist consider it as soulful. Neal has also recorded albums with various other musicians, apart from the 14 studio albums he has made with the group founded by him.
Neal had been requested by another guitar great, Eric Clapton, to join his group, Derek and the Dominos, quite early on in his career. Neal turned down this offer since he was first called upon by Santana. Santana was joined by Neil Schon for recording the album Santana III. Those who are interested in learning electric guitars will be interested to know that the first guitar used by Neal was an acoustic Stella. Two years later this guitar was replaced for a Gibson ES-335. When the Gibson got stolen, Neal replaced it with the 1956 make Les Paul Goldtop reissue and he used the same for quite a number of years.
Gibson guitars are currently endorsed by this famous guitarist. Some limited editions signature models also available and they are known as the "Neal Schon Signature Model Custom Les Paul". According to Gibson's official website, only thirty five of such custom guitars were built. A number of other guitars were also used by Neal during his vast career and Goldin guitar is one of them which he had used for the single album "Beyond the Thunder", which was released towards the end of the 1980's. Schon endorses Gibson, which makes some of the best solo guitars. - 23815
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