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LarryR · September 21st, 2003, 03:44 PM

I have been listening to "Live at Chicago" all week. Really loving the tones he got live. I have seen pics (never live) of him with a strat and with Gibsons. Is anyone familiar with his gear set-up from this recording. Guits, amp, pedals???
I have tried internet searches for his setup and cannot find any info.
Happy Sunday !
LarryR

gitarboy · September 21st, 2003, 05:05 PM

Hi Larry,
I'm a fan too... why don't you get on his son's sight(Bernard Allison) and email him, I would bet that he would answer your questions.

Steve

LarryR · September 21st, 2003, 06:39 PM

Looked at 3 websites and can't find an e-mail section, but I saw that Bernard is playing near here on Oct 10 & 11 in Hermosa Beach Ca so I think I will try and get down there to check him out.
Thanks for the idea to check his website
Larry

Joe Neri · September 22nd, 2003, 11:49 AM

Hey Larry. Luther Allison is one of my all time favorite bluesmen. His main guitar was a Les Paul (don't know which one) and he used a sparkle Tele for slide. Early in his carrer (in Chicago before he moved to France in the 70's) he was playing either a Gibson 335 or 345, as he was greatly influenced by BB King. Since his death, a lot of his early recordings have been released. I especially recommend "Luther's Blues." (ps - I have a video of him at the Montreaux Jazz Festival. You are welcome to borrow it.)

stevieboy · September 22nd, 2003, 01:00 PM

On the Live in Paradise video, which is a later one after he moved to France, he plays most on a Gold Top with P90's and a wraparound tailpiece ('54 reissue?) and also plays a humbucker LP and a tele for slide. I've seen early pictures of him with a strat. SoCal TDP video exchange club, maybe Joe and Larry?

LarryR · September 22nd, 2003, 05:52 PM

Sounds like a good idea??? don't have much but I got a few.
With L.Allison, it sounds like there is more going on then just straight Gibson/amp. Joe, you know any more about stuff in the chain between guit and amp?Thanks guys.
LR

Joe Neri · September 23rd, 2003, 12:05 AM

Never read anything about his rig. Got the impression that all he cared about was the guitar in his hands at the moment.

September 21st, 2003, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
LarryR Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: los angeles Posts: 646	Any Luther Allison Fans???? Gear question..... I have been listening to "Live at Chicago" all week. Really loving the tones he got live. I have seen pics (never live) of him with a strat and with Gibsons. Is anyone familiar with his gear set-up from this recording. Guits, amp, pedals??? I have tried internet searches for his setup and cannot find any info. Happy Sunday ! LarryR

September 21st, 2003, 05:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
gitarboy TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 15	I would ask Bernard... Hi Larry, I'm a fan too... why don't you get on his son's sight(Bernard Allison) and email him, I would bet that he would answer your questions. Steve __________________ Life's too short fer bad tone...

September 21st, 2003, 06:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
LarryR Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: los angeles Posts: 646	Tried your suggestion Looked at 3 websites and can't find an e-mail section, but I saw that Bernard is playing near here on Oct 10 & 11 in Hermosa Beach Ca so I think I will try and get down there to check him out. Thanks for the idea to check his website Larry

September 22nd, 2003, 11:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Joe Neri Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 232	Huge Fan Hey Larry. Luther Allison is one of my all time favorite bluesmen. His main guitar was a Les Paul (don't know which one) and he used a sparkle Tele for slide. Early in his carrer (in Chicago before he moved to France in the 70's) he was playing either a Gibson 335 or 345, as he was greatly influenced by BB King. Since his death, a lot of his early recordings have been released. I especially recommend "Luther's Blues." (ps - I have a video of him at the Montreaux Jazz Festival. You are welcome to borrow it.)

September 22nd, 2003, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
LarryR Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: los angeles Posts: 646	So Cal video exchange..... Sounds like a good idea??? don't have much but I got a few. With L.Allison, it sounds like there is more going on then just straight Gibson/amp. Joe, you know any more about stuff in the chain between guit and amp?Thanks guys. LR

September 22nd, 2003, 01:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
stevieboy Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: the valley Age: 58 Posts: 3,386 6 Photos	On the Live in Paradise video, which is a later one after he moved to France, he plays most on a Gold Top with P90's and a wraparound tailpiece ('54 reissue?) and also plays a humbucker LP and a tele for slide. I've seen early pictures of him with a strat. SoCal TDP video exchange club, maybe Joe and Larry?

September 23rd, 2003, 12:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Joe Neri Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 232	Nope Never read anything about his rig. Got the impression that all he cared about was the guitar in his hands at the moment.

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