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May 2, 2009 9:50 p.m. Proteus:

After Cousin Harley's blistering set at VLV, Paul cooled off a bit and made his way slowly through the fans and well-wishers upstairs to Joe Carducci's room, which had been converted to a makeshift video set (with strictly improvised lighting).

Paul plugged the Black Falcon into a Gretsch Playboy, I scrawled some notes for questions in my reporter's notebook, and we sat down to cover some territory I thought might be of interest. Joe said we should talk for about 5 minutes.

The resulting 15-minute conversation (in three parts) is now up - ought to be lots of good information in here for old and new Pigat fans alike.

Wanna play as well as Paul? Here's Paul with some tips on how, speaking just an hour after becoming a Gretsch artist!

Conversation with Paul, Part 1
Conversation with Paul, Part 2
Conversation with Paul, Part 3
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May 3, 2009 2:34 a.m. MrMoonlight:

Great interview, Prot. Enjoyed the heck out of it. Paul seems like a great guy and of course, he's one hell of a guitarist. Bet you would have liked to have spent a lot longer with him if time had permitted. Nice to see that he's diggin' that Falcon, too.
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May 3, 2009 3:40 a.m. jonhope:

Great stuff - very informative and also very cool

Cheers
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May 3, 2009 4:30 a.m. Ratrod:

Great interview.

And what a talented player.
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May 3, 2009 6:45 a.m. Tsar Nicholas :

Thanks so much, Pro.
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May 3, 2009 6:56 a.m. Century Bob:

That was a great interview. You covered a lot of territory quickly. Thank you
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May 3, 2009 4:50 p.m. fjr_wertheimber:

Now the question we're all wondering: did you give him a Tru-Arc?
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May 3, 2009 5:26 p.m. Proteus:

Nosir.
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May 3, 2009 7:37 p.m. Jet-Head:

Great stuff!
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May 3, 2009 10:37 p.m. dmanlow:

Great interview! I'd likely be one of those guys in the front row staring at his hands all night.
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May 4, 2009 5:31 a.m. Shuie:

Sweet, relaxed interview. You both come across really well- an informed and convivial quizmaster conversing with an open, lucid player.

I came to the exact same conclusion Paul did- rockabilly is pretty much the only musical umbrella that allows a dangerous player to get away with just about anything!
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May 4, 2009 12:54 p.m. Gretschadelphia:

Great interview Proteus. I remember when Paul came on the GDP as a poster asking about Power Tenny's (his student had one and he liked it). We all chimed in that Gretsch should get him as an endorser.
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May 4, 2009 1:13 p.m. sroux:

Really great interview. Paul is a very personable, and humble guy. Great tone coming from that setup. Damnit....ya'll got me wanting one of those Gretsch amps, and I'd have to sell a kidney to afford one!
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May 4, 2009 1:55 p.m. JC:

Thanks Tim ,i enjoyed that !
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May 4, 2009 2:00 p.m. cousinharley:

Hi Everyone and Thanks Tim! Sorry that I'm a bit soft spoken at times (a complaint I get a lot) I guess after years of playing too loud I can't really judge the volume of my voice! Got home from tour last night and just revved the great gear from Gretsch this morning. Freakin awsome!!!!!! I'll put a few more hours on it and then post about it (right off the bat i can say the 20watts and a single 15 is the best sound I've ever heard!)
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May 4, 2009 4:31 p.m. Space Jase:

Apology accepted. Thoughtful answers are better than loud ones.
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May 4, 2009 5:19 p.m. GreTschocaster:

Hi Paul! Will you be playing at the Rockabilly Roundup at the Fairview Pub (in Vancouver B.C.) on Saturday (May 9). Can't wait to see you playing that GreTsch gear! Dave
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May 4, 2009 5:42 p.m. roadjunkie:

It is hard to believe that the Gretsch Executive is just a 20 watt amp. I think I need a dose it has almost been a year since I heard one live.
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May 4, 2009 9:39 p.m. otterbean:

I enjoyed the interview. I also enjoy Paul's music and the variety of flavors that he brings to the table. What an excellent player. Tasty!

The Executive amp stole my heart when it came on the scene. I'm saving my sheckles as I type.
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May 4, 2009 9:56 p.m. kristian012:

Nice work Proteus.
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May 4, 2009 11:23 p.m. Mikey:

Hey GretschoDaver!

I spoke to Paul today and he is indeed playing on Saturday. I totally forgot, but I just got a free pass from my wife, so it's ON.

I can't imagine Paul won't be playing the Gretsch. I'll try to get my video camera all juiced up and record a few songs for posterity.

And by the way, I LOVE the Fernandes Tele. By far, my favorite guitar of all time. Paul didn't want to put it down, and that's high praise. So thanks for the trade. I hope the Reverend is seeing some action.

See you Saturday night! Anyone else in the Vancouver area coming out?
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May 5, 2009 9:29 a.m. TyPierce:

Thanks to both Proteus and Paul! Very cool interviews, with a lot of thought on both sides of the question. It's also amazing to me that Paul can just riff off of his sleeve like that with the guitar - immensely talented, and makes me want to go straight to the woodshed.

And I'm really looking forward to your thoughts on the Gretschness, Paul!
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May 6, 2009 7:41 a.m. GreTschocaster:

Proteus! Great interview, really gives some insight into Paul's past and roots to his music and style!

Hi Mikey! Glad you are enjoying the Fernandes Tele. The Reverend Charger is getting lots of play time as well. Will probably keep it and sell the Flatroc. Will see you at the Rockabilly Roundup on Saturday, hopefully some other GDPers will come out, like Greg and Whofan.
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Jun 14, 2009 6:34 p.m. Hungrybear:

Great stuff Proteus. Lots of fat tidbits even for us longer term fans. See you Tuesday night in Canmore Paul (can't wait). Thanks
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Jun 15, 2009 11:21 a.m. cousinharley:

Hey Hungrybear! How did you even find out about that gig?! We just booked it last minute a few days ago! Anyway, make sure to drop by and say hi!

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