John Rzeznik Quotes

Strats are my favorite electric guitars, and I've got quite a collection.

For one reason or another, a lot of guys wind up with a guitar that isn't really right for them.

There is no finer sonic-producing weapon for a guitar slayer than a hand crafter Gibson masterpiece.

I'm not a guitar collector. I own some guitars because I play.

As for the first guitar I actually bought, I believe it was a Cherry Red Kramer! I think I bought it because Eddie Van Halen played Kramer, and I remember it had a Rockinger tremolo on it.

My first real real guitar I had was a Charvel, model 1 and that was when I was 15, I think, I got that.

I did splash out on a 1964 Fender Jaguar guitar in L.A.

My stepfather met my mother when I was seven years old, and he was a guitar player. So he caught me messing with his guitar, his electric guitar, and he tried to show me some chords, but my hands were too small.

My first really good guitar was a Gibson J-45.

Aww, come on man, I can barely handle 6 strings.

My mom bought me a white Strat, but that wasn't what I wanted, so I went to a guitar store in Cleveland and - the guy told me it was a really good deal - made an even swap for a blue Teisco Del Ray. I loved that guitar and used it a bunch.

I would say I am an amateur guitarist.

I bought my first electric guitar when I moved to Memphis; a Gibson with a DeArmond pickup which I used with a small Gibson amplifier.

I'm also getting an Ovation Legend, because I like them so much.

I don't recall getting a first guitar.

I was bought an electric guitar when I was 12, but my guitar teacher beat me up. I didn't like guitar lessons and I got quite bored. My teacher was obviously bored giving me lessons, and one day I offered him a liquorice toffee, but he didn't answer. So I threw it at him, it hit him in the face, and he sort of beat me up.

I still fall back a lot on my Les Paul, and there is just no getting away from a Les Paul and a hot pickup.

My first guitar was a Les Paul that I bought off a friend for 500 bucks. I worked a long time to save up enough money for it.

My aunt Maxie had a plastic guitar in her closet, and I started playing that, going nuts on it. I went to stay with my dad, and he saw how much I was into it, and I put my first guitar on layaway. It was a Kay Starter Series guitar and Gorilla amplifier.

I just started exploring the guitar and seeing where it would take me.

My favourite guitar was - I can't remember if it was '50s or '60s - a pale wood Telecaster, and it made me a better player. It was beautiful, so easy to play.

I like the idea of having an old Gibson [guitar], but I don't have one. The Gibson has a different quality, but it's almost like you need both.

Many kids and parents ask me, 'What kind of guitar can I buy?' It's a great opportunity for those people to be able to buy a quality guitar that's not necessarily a little Fender or whatever. Ernie Ball signature model guitar is something that's more signature.

The guitar is the coolest instrument in the world.

This PRS is perfect for anyone who wants an awesome quality, versatile, rockin' guitar at an affordable price. I love it; try it out!