3 - John “Johnnyb” Boles
John Boles started playing guitar around 1973, he has never had a guitar lesson until lately, when he started online guitar lessons. He plays rhythm guitar and is in the process of learning lead guitar. He recently started singing (which was his biggest fear) and started writing his own music. Johnnyb plays Classic Rock, Alternative Rock, Heavy Metal, and Christian Rock in which he has played through the United States, and the Dominican Republic. He plays with his heart, and uses music as a self-help therapy. He has been in several bands, including Midnight Fantasy, and the Exchange.
John’s Guitars:
John owns forty-two guitars which include:
1958 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top (reissue)
2021 Fender Player Stratocaster
PRS several, including two signature models
EVH Frankie, and Bumble Bee
Kramer several
Schecter Nikki Stringfield A-6 FR Maiden Mist
Ibanez, including Steve Vai, and Nita Strauss signature guitars
Jackson’s several Epiphone SG, and Les Paul
ESP
Dean
John’s amps:
Marshall MG412 4x12 stack
Orange Crush Pro 120 head
Marshall VS100 amp
Marshall Code 50 amp
LTD M-15 practice amp
Misc:
Kustom KPC4P monitor
NUX B-5RC 2.4ghz wireless guitar system
8 channel Studio Mixer
Gemsound wireless microphone
Acoustic PA-500X 800watt 3way speakers
John’s pedals:
Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
DigiTech Trio Band Creator
Flamma FX100 Multi-Effects
Korg Tuner
Behringer UM300 Ultra Metal
Gemsound wireless microphone
Boss BCB-60 Pedal Board
What was your first guitar, and do you still have it?
My first guitar was a 1973 Hohner Les Paul. Can’t remember where I bought it, but it actually was a great guitar. My fellow band members (Midnight Fantasy) got tired of loaning me a guitar, so I finally bought this one. I wish I still had it, and if I find another one, I’ll probably buy it for sentimental reasons.
What’s your favorite guitar right now, and why?
With no doubt in my mind it is my 1958 Gibson Les Paul limited edition reissue. This guitar has more meaning to me than any guitar I own. I have been wanting this guitar my whole life, but could never afford it. When I was a young teenager my mother passed away suddenly. My whole life felt like it was coming to an end, but I was a huge fan of Led Zeppelin and started playing guitar to help with my depression. I had seen Jimmy Page playing his Les Paul and I wanted one. My daughter knew how bad I’ve been wanting one, and surprised me at Christmas with one. I named it “Noel” her middle name.
What’s your newest purchase/build?
My newest purchase, which I just received last week, is my Schecter Nikki Stringfield A-6 FRS maiden mist signature guitar. It has Sustainiac pickups, with a Floyd Rose 1500 bridge. This guitar plays amazingly, excellent action, and is a joy to play.
How often do you play?
I try to play at least every other day. I spend most of my weekends taking lessons, and practicing. Since I’ve never taken lessons before, it makes it more difficult correcting the ways I’m use to playing. Learning anything new at my age is difficult, but I’m 100 percent committed to learning the correct way.
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