I use Gibson guitars; I prefer the Les Paul custom.
In 1965, Gibson made the red one I use now, and a black one, which was the first black 335 they ever made.
My first guitar was a Gibson Challenger.
I've been playing a Fender since 1963, and before that it was my dream guitar. I can't endorse it more than that.
Martin guitars have now brought out, you know, on a more traditional level, the Stephen Stills' model of Martin guitars. It's beautiful. I just went inside. I bought one immediately.
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.
I'm also getting an Ovation Legend, because I like them so much.
The first guitar I ever picked up was an acoustic black Fender, so it makes perfect sense that Elias plays Fender guitars. As far as details, it's simple; Elias and Fender have a great relationship.
51 Martin [guitar] sounded pretty good as new guitar. Martin has several levels of guitars now, and this one is pretty good.
I play mostly Gibsons. In fact, they have just given me a signature guitar.
