I think Derek may have more guitars than most of us have t-shirts! I have had the distinct pleasure of repairing and setting up many of them. He and his band-mates (including another regular of ours, Caleb Kirkpatrick) are some of a dying breed of youth
chasing the rock and roll dream, and boy are they going at it. They are always working hard whether it's practicing, recording, or promoting their upcoming shows. Here's where you can check them out online:
concededrock.com
1. What guitar(s) do you play on stage?
I use my Jackson Dxmg with 81-85 emg's and floyd rose. I use this guitar because it feels comfortable and it sounds really good and jackson has that name loyalty in metal it just feels right.
2.What is in your amp/pedal set-up?
My amp pedal setup is a Line 6 tube amp with behringer cabinets which i have to say line 6 is perfect for metal there so much you can choose from its endless. I also use a
line 6 short board which is perfect it has a built in wah along with other multiple effects.
3.What brand and gauge of strings do you play?
I use ernie ball (Regular Slinky 46,36,26,17,13,10)strings i would trust my life with these string best strings in the world i tried using DR strings but the string broke on stage and after that incident i will never use another string other than ernie ball strings.
4.How long have you been playing?
I've been playing passionately for 4-5 years i got my first guitar in 2001 but i never really played over the past 4-5 years ive been playing almost non-stop.
5.Any advice for players that want to play out, but haven't tried/had a chance to?
My best advice is for your first show go with a battle of the bands thats what conceded did we did a few of those till we felt comfortable enough to play with bigger crowds. the trick is not to get nervous, haha i know easier said then done but you have to focus and have a good time. Also if your band is not ready to play live don't push it you want to sound your best.
