Max Scorpio

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Tenor, Bass Guitar, Drums, Vocalist - Alto.

ABOUT

Audio and Electronics Engineer, Guitar Player, Singer/Songwriter.
I play guitar 30-40 hours per week, sometimes more.
Classic rock, blues rock.
Open tuning's slide guitar.
I've played the Rolling Stones music most of my life., as well as Jeff Beck. :)
Both live and rehearsals.
Available to tour, compose, record, etc.
Additionally: veteran audio engineer, electronics engineer, guitar tech, sound designer, acoustics engineer, front of house and monitor engineer (live sound), recording engineer, music composer and arranger with home studio.
I buy and restore vintage tube preamplifiers and build guitars.
I recently acquired Les Pauls personal Ampex preamp from his home studio. Lots of Mojo!
If you have an old tube amp or preamp you would like to sell contact me.
Email me at: Maximusscorpio
at hot
mail
I'm currently in multiple locations in the South and the Southeast.
I’m currently repairing and modifying tube guitar amplifiers as well as building custom designed tube amps.
If you’re in need of a guitarist for a Stones tribute or classic rock band, drop me a line.

Screen name:: Max Scorpio
Member since:: Oct 02 2015; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 30
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 6-7 nights a week

Influences

Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Ron Wood, Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman, Warren Haynes, Django Reinhardt, Mike Bloomfield, Ritchie Blackmore, Sonny Landreth, Paul Kossoff, Mick Ronson, Peter Green, the 3 Kings, Muddy Waters, James Burton, Steve Hunter, Dick Wagner, Steve Vai, many more. I'm influenced by everything I hear.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Lead Guitar:: Advanced
Vocalist:: Moderate
Vocalist - Tenor:: Moderate
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate
Background Singer:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Amps: 1979 Marshall JMP, Fender 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb, Dr Z Maz 18 Jr. Mk 2, Speed Shop 5E3-P2P Tweed Deluxe, Marshall Bluesbreaker Combo (custom mods - Clapton Brown Sound Recreation), Marshall 1974X (custom mods), 1954 Fender 5C3 Deluxe, 1954 Gibson GA20, Allen Sweet Spot (18 watt Hot Rod Princeton Reverb w/ Custom Mods), Egnater 50 Watt Custom Built Head.
Numerous Marshall 4X12 Cabinets
Guitars: PRS Custom 24, Teye Apache, James Trussart Steelcaster Deluxe, Gibson Custom Shop 1959 R9 Les Paul, Fender Broadcaster, 1962 Fender Stratocaster, 1979 Fender Stratocaster (Custom Pickups/electronics), Fender Telecaster (Custom Pickups/Electronics, Fender Telecaster Snakeskin (Custom Pickups/Electronics), Taylor 914CE, 1929 Tricone Dobro, 1972 Gibson Firebird Reverse Medalion Model, Zemaitis Pearl Little Ring, etc.
Recording Gear:
48 Channel Sony DMX R100 Mixer, 48 Channels IZ RADAR Studio, Pro Tools, Lexicon PCM96, SSL G - Series Compressor Limiter, RCA OP-6, RCA BA2A, Ampex 601Preamp (From Les Pauls Studio), 2 - Greg Hanks BA-660, Neumann, AKG, Shure, Sennheiser, many more.
PA/Sound System:
Allen & Heath Mixwizard 16:3, BSS FDS 960, EV ZLX-12P Speakers, Subs, Crest 8002, Crown, Shure, many more.