Joe Nevin

Where did the expression Judas Priest come from?

“Judas Priest” is a “swear.” It’s used on the theory that it is better to swear using the name of Judas Iscariot (see below) who betrayed Jesus rather than saying “Jesus Christ,” taking the Lord’s name in vain.

What gear does at the gates use?

Synyster Gates’ Gear 010–. 052. When Synyster Gates takes his nightly mid-set solo á la EVH, his tech gives him a guitar with a shorter strap so Gates can have better access to the upper frets. Gates’ signal goes through an Audio-Technica wireless unit and into his Schecter Hellwin 100-watt head.

How many copies did Painkiller sell?

To date, Painkiller has sold over two million copies worldwide. Judas Priest toured around the world throughout 1991, but during that time tensions were growing between Halford and the rest of the band.

Are maple necks heavy?

Re: Neck wood by weight It’s funny – Maple is normally a heavy wood – you might not want to make whole body out of it. But, it seems to make the lightest necks. Most hardwoods that are suitable for necks are gonna be fairly dense woods.

What strings do I use for Nashville tuning?

Unlike open G or DADGAD, Nashville tuning isn’t an alternate tuning in the way guitarists normally use the term. The strings are still tuned E, A, D, G, B, and E. The difference is that the four lower strings are tuned up an octave from standard tuning, while the highest two—the B and high E—are left unchanged.