Musician feedback is a huge part of our product development. We rely on it to help us discover where we can improve our guitars. That’s the reason we started the Beta-Test Program, which we’ve had a tremendous response to. But when a guitarist volunteers to take our gear on stage in front of an audience, and perform a whole set with it, that’s not only a vote of confidence, it’s a true test of how the instrument will perform under the rigors of a live show. We know, as a musician who takes pride in their craft, all of you select your gear very carefully. Failure is not an option when you’re on stage. It doesn’t matter if it’s a large city venue or your hometown bar, you want everything to sound perfect. So when Bert Pallini told us he’d be playing our new metallic red model during last Friday’s Guilty Pleasures show at The Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale, we were both ecstatic and a little nervous. Like a proud parent watching his child in her first school play, we were glued to the performance. Bert’s playing was amazing! He pushed the limits of the guitar for over an hour, flying flawlessly through solos with dizzying speed on such classics as Let’s Go Crazy (Prince), Separate Ways (Journey), and Here I Go Again (Whitesnake).
Since the Beginning
For those of you who don’t know, Bert has been involved with Gimenez Guitars longer than anyone. Almost since it’s inception, Bert has provided Gimenez with insights, guidance, and advice based on decades of experience in the music industry. His willingness to help and his deep musical roots are an invaluable resource for us. We cannot thank him enough for all of his selfless efforts on our behalf.
On That Note…
If you’ve never had the pleasure of seeing Bert and Guilty Pleasures live I’ve got some good news. They’re playing this Saturday, September 26th, at The Big Kahuna in Huntington. Don’t wait another day to head back to the 80’s!
Photo credits Brian Matus Photography
