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Greg Howe

Post by mightymike » Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:44 pm

I have a Black HM Strat like in this Video (Except it has a Darburst and CTS Pots with the coil Split, Single coils not hooked up)

I've had this guitar since the late 80s, when I bought it for 400 and some change, and always heard later on that it was endorsed by some guy named Greg Howe. Never heard his music till today, and I must say he does rip.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ljZlhTNkPSE

Although that guitar would sound better with the Darkburst, and through a Marshall IMHO.

Here's some more riffage
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Post by yngwie308 » Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:45 pm

Mike I saw Greg's amazing gig at the Electric Factory in Philly, also met him for a signing at George's Music store in Pa., I loved his tone and whole vibe, I had a signed cassette of High Gear.
Another guitar/drummer brothers outfit, Greg's HM Strat was cool and these are cool rare guitars that didn't get a lot of love back in the day, being forced to the cut out bins as it were, but a buddy had a pink one and I loved it's Super Strat vibe, a quality piece.
I liked this playing back then and this was way before my Malmsteen disease, I mean phase.. :lol: :lol:
Too cool Greg, Mighty Mike we have very similar tastes you know!! 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZshghHIv8M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txmLi81EFzM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pgDEi33-qo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARe2_y-8Vgk
I thought I was on acid watching this one.. :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WJsqEzZfbw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQRn_G4APyI
Good call!!

http://freespace.virgin.net/john.blackman4/hm.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_HM_Strat

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Post by 45auto » Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:17 pm

i'm a GH fan. he's "grown" quite alot as a player over the years. i admire his versatility. another one of those guys who's too jazzy for rock fans & too rocky for jazzers.
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Post by carlygtr56 » Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:21 pm

The High Gear album with his brother singing is AWESOME. The guitar tone on that album is killer.
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Post by T.J.Fuller » Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:55 pm

45auto wrote: he's "grown" quite alot as a player over the years.
I'm a big fan because he does keep improving and can totally keep your attention with some very cool guitar playing.

No ear fatigue from listening to Greg!

Absolutely a fantastic guitarist.

I'm sorry if I offend anyone but, this guy is my substitute for VAI.

can't listen to Vai for any long period of time....screws with my head.
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Post by Tone Slinger » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:14 pm

I remember getting TOO comfortable with my technicle abilities, and then hearing Greg Howe's first solo album in 88 or 89. I loved his vibe. Like crossing Van Halen with "SleepWalk" era Larry Carlton. "Pepper Shake" is awesome. I also agree about his "High Gear" album. Great Tone. I remember getting a Dimarzio super 3 pu (didnt work for me though) cause Howe used them. I even tried the HM strat, but the fretboard was TOO wide for hands. I think Howe played AND soundsd best when he used those guitars though.
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Re: Greg Howe

Post by JimiJames » Sun Jul 12, 2015 4:24 pm

Rippin' !
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RIP Ben Wise -StuntDouble- comrade-in-arms
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Re: Greg Howe

Post by yngwie308 » Sun Jul 12, 2015 11:43 pm

I saw the High Gear band live in Philly and have the CD. Met Greg at an in store promo visit, no playing there though.
That band with his bro on vocals is really great!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUisRkudn1k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2OOqwJwQDo
Greg played a Fender The Strat back then.
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Re: Greg Howe

Post by 502_6speed » Tue Jan 12, 2016 2:13 pm

yngwie308 wrote:I saw the High Gear band live in Philly and have the CD. Met Greg at an in store promo visit, no playing there though.
That band with his bro on vocals is really great!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUisRkudn1k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2OOqwJwQDo
Greg played a Fender The Strat back then.
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I saw them play live too and they did a lot of VH covers
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Re: Greg Howe

Post by T.L. » Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:17 pm

Good player. I hate how he endorses those cheap Laguna guitars.
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Re: Greg Howe

Post by Colossal » Mon Jan 25, 2016 12:03 pm

T.L. wrote:Good player. I hate how he endorses those cheap Laguna guitars.
He has a signature Kiesel now.
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