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Artist Spotlight :: Steve Wick
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Hello, I have been playing guitar for 30 + years and have played in several high-profile cover bands in the Cincinnati area. I currently play for Desalitt, and we have released two albums of original music. Desalitt has opened for national acts in Ohio and surrounding states.
What/Who inspired you to pick up your instrument?
I have been a fan of all kinds of music, especially Rock\Hard Rock. Obviously, Eddie Van Halen played a large role in my wanting to play guitar, but also many others, Randy Rhoads,
What piece of musical advice would you give yourself if you could go back in time to the beginning of your musical journey?
I would tell myself to get more into scales and modes and to develop my ear.
What keeps you excited about playing?
I get Excited about playing when I am writing new material and playing it live; when Desalitt is hitting all cylinders, it is quite magical.
I need to practice every day or every other day; mostly, it is just sitting in front of the TV and going over chords and scales.
Desert Island 3 pedal pedalboard (not including tuner)
Delay pedal---I just love a splash of delay on my sound
Wah Wah pedal---A Wah pedal can add that little extra musical expression.
Noise gate----when you are not playing, a noise gate can be calming....:)
When you find yourself in a musical rut, what techniques do you do to break out of it?
To break out of a musical rut, I will try and study from diff. Books, I have a lot of scale books, chord books, and Arpeggio books. I even have Classical guitar books that I use when I play the classical guitar.
Who is your favorite artist/band today? And who was your favorite artist/band ten years ago?
My Favorite band will always be VH; new bands I am listing to now are Alter Bridge, Mammoth WVH, Five finger death punch, Chevelle, Volbeat
When you find yourself in a music store - what is your go-to riff when test drive gear?
VH--Feel your love tonight
Extreme--Whole Hearted
What is your most prized/cherished piece of gear? And why?
Cherished piece of gear would be my 2 Wolfgang guitars. They just sound and play great. I have had them for several years.
What is the next big musical purchase you're hoping to save for?
Musical purchase I am saving for is studio time, it can get expensive, and you want the best quality you can get for your songs\band.
Hello, I have been playing guitar for 30 + years and have played in several high-profile cover bands in the Cincinnati area. I currently play for Desalitt, and we have released two albums of original music. Desalitt has opened for national acts in Ohio and surrounding states.Gear Breakdown
Amp-EVH 5150iii 50 watt EL34
Amp-EVH 5150iii 50 watt 2x12 combo 6L6
4x12 5150 cabinet
Boss DD-8 digital delay pedal
EVH Wolfgang Peavey USA
EVH Wolfgang Fender USA
I run My DD-8 through the Effects loop using 2' Rattlesnake jumper patch cables--these cables are the perfect length, and the durability is great.
I am using the Rattlesnake speaker cable to my 4x12---this cable is solid and sounds great.
The Rattlesnake Snake Head cable is perfect for my guitar being plugged straight into my amp.
Over the years, I have gotten away from a complex setup; it's just easier to plug straight into my amp using the gain and adding a little Delay through the effects loop. Easy Peasy and fast set up and tear down.
I do have 2 Rattlesnake standard cables and 2 Rattlesnake patch cables for my home studio---Again, I have not had any trouble with these, and they sound great!!
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9/11/2020
These cables are great-sounding and durable, and the customer service is fantastic. Companies like Rattlesnake Cables, Stringjoy, Walrus Audio, Red Panda, and a bunch of others are small US-based manufacturers making great stuff, providing good jobs... just doing good work. Please support them. You... Read
10/26/2021
I recently placed 2 cable orders on two separate dates. I was SO impressed with the customer service by Hank and the quality of the cables that I ordered merch so I could advertise just a little. I am not a rookie player. I am 72 and still an active musician. The Rattlesnake Cable Company and of... Read
12/8/2022
This is my second purchase from Rattlesnake Cables, a 15-foot cable that I will use on stage. My first one was a shorter cable, used in the studio for recording. These cables are absolutely indestructible! They also reproduce faithfully your instrument's True Tone. Great signal-to-noise ratio,... Read
9/11/2020
These cables are great-sounding and durable, and the customer service is fantastic. Companies like Rattlesnake Cables, Stringjoy, Walrus Audio, Red Panda, and a bunch of others are small US-based manufacturers making great stuff, providing good jobs... just doing good work. Please support them. You won't be disappointed.
10/26/2021
I recently placed 2 cable orders on two separate dates. I was SO impressed with the customer service by Hank and the quality of the cables that I ordered merch so I could advertise just a little. I am not a rookie player. I am 72 and still an active musician. The Rattlesnake Cable Company and of course Hank , has a business acumen that other businesses should definitely use as a model. I will be buying more products from Rattlesnake in the future.
12/8/2022
This is my second purchase from Rattlesnake Cables, a 15-foot cable that I will use on stage. My first one was a shorter cable, used in the studio for recording. These cables are absolutely indestructible! They also reproduce faithfully your instrument's True Tone. Great signal-to-noise ratio, obviously as a result of the wire and materials used in making these cables. And, the customer service is the best….and I’m talking about any company I’ve ever dealt with….not just those in the music business! And in these crazy times, that’s a tremendous statement! Quality products, and customer care, are still very much “alive and kickin’ “at Rattlesnake Cable Co.!!! If quality and durability are what you require in a cable, look no further!
