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words

People often ask me, "Rich, how do you write such splendid Haiku?" Well, the answer is not an easy one. Nor is it one that I know, so I won't even try to answer it. Instead, I will offer my humble interpretations of the essence of Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches.

I tried to capture the pain and humility that one must bear if they are to venture on the sandwich path.

I'm pretty sure that was about peanut butter.

You see, I ran out of syllables there, so I had to end it early. That's an advanced haiku technique - it's okay to cut some stuff off as long as it doesn't change the meaning.

That one's a little emotional for me. Best not to dwell here.

gear

Guitizzars:

Dean Avalanche 7 String
Ibanez Universe
Ibanez S470
Godin LGX-SA
Takamine Acoustic
We used a Gibson Les Paul pretty extensively in recording tSAoF. Can't see ever lugging one onstage, though.

Rizzack:

Mesa Boogie Triaxis - JJ Tesla ECC83S Tubes
Mesa Boogie Simulclass 2:90 - JJ's and Winged C (SED) 6L6's inside; JJ Tesla ECC82's inside
Lexicon MPX G2 Effects Proccessor - it's broke
Samson Wireless unit - should I be worried it's held together with duct tape?
Furman Power Conditioner

Cizzabs:

2 Mesa closed-back 1x12 cabs - for a wider stereo feel
Mesa 4x12 slant cab - yeah, but why did they make it so heavy?
Genz-Benz G-Flex 2x12

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banister at dividedskymusic.com