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 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 READ1How a deeply personal twist of events brought a beloved 'Burst into Vince Gill's life2How Noel Gallagher and Beck helped bring the Black Keys' latest funky full-length, Ohio Players, to life3Best amp modelers 2024: Get your dream guitar tone with our top picks4Best overdrive pedals 2024: Strap in, it's time to drive5“A lot of times when someone says, ‘They have good technique, but there’s something missing,’ what’s actually missing is part of the technique”: Paul Gilbert on the essentials of great guitar playing
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.
