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Expertise
I can answer just about any questions regarding songs, albums, members, etc.. I can even answer questions about what music gear and equipment The Cure uses.
Experience in the area
I've been a Cure fan for over 20 years and have a large collection of their music, videos, and books.
Education/Credentials
3 years experience as tech support with a major music gear retailer. Over 20 years experience playing in bands.
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Recent Answers from Rob McNeill
2013-04-02 Robert Smith's Guitar:
I think in both of those (if we're talking just the standard video for Just Like Heaven and the official live video for Friday I'm In Love) it's his Ovation Custom Legend. He started using one of those
2013-04-01 Robert Smith's Guitar:
That would be his 1963 Coral electric sitar guitar. It's an instrument he's actually used throughout a great deal of The Cure's career.
2013-02-17 Wish Era - Amps and Effects:
We'll start talking about the Fender VI bass. It always goes through the same 3 Boss pedals- a digital delay, a chorus and a noise gate. The last one is there just enough to cut off the delay. That always
2012-08-09 effects in the High:
I think the sound you're talking about is the arpeggiated harpsichord type sound that starts about 20 seconds into the Higher Mix of High. If that's the case, it's not a guitar at all, but a keyboard
2011-01-04 Lullaby, string sounds:
I'm not positive what keyboards were used on the actual recording, but if you're looking to play Lullaby there are excellent string sounds on the Roland XP series for both the pizzicato and the regular
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