jason becker “You wouldn’t hear his influence in my earlier recordings... but on the David Lee Roth album and as my hands got weaker, you can hear a little more Eric Clapton in my notes”: How Jason Becker's light-speed style was forced to evolve as his ALS progressed As the '80s ended and the '90s began, changing tastes in the guitar universe, the tasks of a new gig, and the tragedy that would forever transform Becker's life would force the guitarist to look back at early lessons he learned from a blues master Jason Becker is Selling an Autographed Peavey Wolfgang Guitar Given to Him by Eddie Van Halen All proceeds from the sale of the Wolfgang – one of the first 100 ever built – will go to assist Becker's family with the enormous costs of the guitarist's medical care. Ever Wondered What Mark Knopfler’s Contemporaries Have to Say About Him? Joe Satriani, Jason Becker, Nuno Bettencourt, and Sonny Landreth weigh in on the Dire Straits guitarist. Latest jason becker How to Record a Great Live Album By Jude Gold published 6 August 21 Marty Friedman shares his top ten tips. Three Jason Becker-Owned and -Used Guitars Sell for Combined $230,000 at Auction By Jackson Maxwell published 19 July 21 Two Moridira Hurricanes and Becker's unique Peavey "Numbers" guitar were sold to help raise money for the guitarist's significant medical costs. Metallica, Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar, Steve Lukather-Signed Kiesel JB24 to Be Auctioned in Jason Becker Fundraiser By Jackson Maxwell published 20 May 21 Nili Brosh, Joe Satriani, and Mark Tremonti-signed guitars will also be sold by Reverb to assist Becker with health care costs. Jason Becker is Home from the Hospital After Treatment for a Bacterial Infection By Jackson Maxwell published 12 April 21 The maestro had been hospitalized last week after experiencing persistent shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate. Jason Becker Hospitalized After Experiencing Continued Shortness of Breath, Rapid Heart Rate By Jackson Maxwell published 8 April 21 Becker's mother said that the guitarist "was feeling better for a while, but the annoying shortness of breath and rapid heart rate kept coming and going." Jason Becker Experiencing Shortness of Breath and Rapid Heart Rate, His Mother Says By Jackson Maxwell published 6 April 21 “Let's all send good thoughts and use the power of prayer to send along out positive energy to Jason Becker," said Kiss's Paul Stanley. Jason Becker Lesson: How to Play "Perpetual Burn" By Jason Becker published 2 April 21 Learn how to properly play the Jason Becker classic, "Perpetual Burn," from the man himself. Kiesel Unveils New Jason Becker Signature Yin Yang Guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 25 February 21 "Without copying a Strat, it feels just as cool or cooler," Becker says of his new, "Blackie"-inspired signature model. Jason Becker Shares Never-Before-Seen Footage of 1996 Eddie Van Halen Visit By Jackson Maxwell published 14 December 20 Eddie stopped by Becker's house to offer his support, and film an ALS awareness video. Watch John 5 Play Jimi Hendrix's SG Custom, Jason Becker's Peavey "Numbers" Guitar and Duane Allman’s Telecasters By Jackson Maxwell published 31 July 20 A fascinating, deep dive into guitar history. 12Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1“Efficient solutions to an issue that hinders pure tone: the tarnish, corrosion, and grime that accumulate over time on jacks and plugs”: Stedman PureConnect GP-2 and PK-3 cleaning kits review2“From the mid ’70s through the early ’80s Frank used a rig that allowed for amp and effects switching and presets. He said he spent close to $30,000 dollars to develop it. That would be like $300,000 now!” Dweezil Zappa on Frank Zappa's futuristic setup3"Conan O’Brien asked me: 'What do you consider your greatest contribution to music?' I said, 'Not singing.' I never had a good voice for singing, so I took it out on the guitar." An epic Duane Eddy interview by Bill Nelson4June 2024 Guitar Player lesson audio5“I was plugged into a souped-up Magnatone amp. It ran at 100 watts, and stayed clean and wouldn’t break up no matter how hard you hit the note”: How Duane Eddy wrote his twanging, game-changing instrumental smash, Rebel Rouser
How to Record a Great Live Album By Jude Gold published 6 August 21 Marty Friedman shares his top ten tips.
Three Jason Becker-Owned and -Used Guitars Sell for Combined $230,000 at Auction By Jackson Maxwell published 19 July 21 Two Moridira Hurricanes and Becker's unique Peavey "Numbers" guitar were sold to help raise money for the guitarist's significant medical costs.
Metallica, Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar, Steve Lukather-Signed Kiesel JB24 to Be Auctioned in Jason Becker Fundraiser By Jackson Maxwell published 20 May 21 Nili Brosh, Joe Satriani, and Mark Tremonti-signed guitars will also be sold by Reverb to assist Becker with health care costs.
Jason Becker is Home from the Hospital After Treatment for a Bacterial Infection By Jackson Maxwell published 12 April 21 The maestro had been hospitalized last week after experiencing persistent shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate.
Jason Becker Hospitalized After Experiencing Continued Shortness of Breath, Rapid Heart Rate By Jackson Maxwell published 8 April 21 Becker's mother said that the guitarist "was feeling better for a while, but the annoying shortness of breath and rapid heart rate kept coming and going."
Jason Becker Experiencing Shortness of Breath and Rapid Heart Rate, His Mother Says By Jackson Maxwell published 6 April 21 “Let's all send good thoughts and use the power of prayer to send along out positive energy to Jason Becker," said Kiss's Paul Stanley.
Jason Becker Lesson: How to Play "Perpetual Burn" By Jason Becker published 2 April 21 Learn how to properly play the Jason Becker classic, "Perpetual Burn," from the man himself.
Kiesel Unveils New Jason Becker Signature Yin Yang Guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 25 February 21 "Without copying a Strat, it feels just as cool or cooler," Becker says of his new, "Blackie"-inspired signature model.
Jason Becker Shares Never-Before-Seen Footage of 1996 Eddie Van Halen Visit By Jackson Maxwell published 14 December 20 Eddie stopped by Becker's house to offer his support, and film an ALS awareness video.
Watch John 5 Play Jimi Hendrix's SG Custom, Jason Becker's Peavey "Numbers" Guitar and Duane Allman’s Telecasters By Jackson Maxwell published 31 July 20 A fascinating, deep dive into guitar history.