Ace is dying

[Spaced Out Ace]

The new 60s neck is a shallow D shape. The older 60s was a shallow C.

Is that what they call the "slim taper" neck now?

Gibson Les Paul Studio Metallic Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Silverburst | Guitar Center

Shop for the Gibson Les Paul Studio Metallic Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar in Silverburst and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price.

www.guitarcenter.com

 

[TubeStack]

A true icon and legend!

 

[DrewJD82]

Damn, RIP.

I'd have to think Ace is pretty damn close to EVH and Hendrix in the context of getting people to pick up their first guitar.

 

[GuitarBilly74]

Is that what they call the "slim taper" neck now?

Gibson Les Paul Studio Metallic Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Silverburst | Guitar Center

Shop for the Gibson Les Paul Studio Metallic Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar in Silverburst and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price.

www.guitarcenter.com

Yep.

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

Damn, RIP.

I'd have to think Ace is pretty damn close to EVH and Hendrix in the context of getting people to pick up their first guitar.

Ace is the guitar hero between Jimi and Eddie in terms of timeline. A lot of people try to ignore that. Hell, Guitar Player magazine was so foolish that they claimed Ace never tapped in an article after Eddie's passing. He tapped prior to Eddie, but only did it live.

 

[Mooselake]

Even though I didn't attend (my parent;s thought I was too young at 11 to go to a rock concert with a friend's older brother and his pals, lol) Kiss and Rush played at the Rockford Armory in Nov of 1975 and the influence on those a half generation older than me eventually trickled down to me and began my drift into having interest in harder rock music and electric guitar. I've spent a lot more time listening to Rush over the years but Kiss of that era is also part of the stew and I'm very much saddened by this news. RIP, Ace.

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

Even though I didn't attend (my parent;s thought I was too young at 11 to go to a rock concert with a friend's older brother and his pals, lol) Kiss and Rush played at the Rockford Armory in Nov of 1975 and the influence on those a half generation older than me eventually trickled down to me and began my drift into having interest in harder rock music and electric guitar. I've spent a lot more time listening to Rush over the years but Kiss of that era is also part of the stew and I'm very much saddened by this news. RIP, Ace.

The Bag! (IYKYK)

 

[Rock Chalk]

Damn.....I can remember wearing out the Alive 8-track in 5th grade.......RIP Ace.