Alex Skolnick, Testament: Gear Interview

We got the chance to speak to Alex Skolnick during the German metal festival Summerbreeze 2016. He can really play any style with his signature metal axe!
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[@nethbt]

Alex and Marty Friedman have that distinct style that is extremely difficult to copy

[@indianmilitary]

Difficult to copy does not mean they sound good

[@drugjoza5000]

kashsoldier you just go everywhere and deny the fact that Alex is in fact one of the best, so fuck off no one cares about your opinion, we're here to talk about his gear and cool shit, you wanna complain? Go somewhere else, this is a friendly community

[@gibsonlespaul796]

I've seen Alex live 2 times over the last few years. Once with Testament and once with Randy Rhoads Remembered. He's a fantastic guitar player. What I like most about his playing is his sweep picking. He is tasteful with it and never lets it overwhelm the song like some other players that I won't mention !!!

[@eggroll9927]

for sure.

[@WriterLady]

Great interview! Love this man. He's such an underappreciated talent.

[@CWiederwald]

Saw him both with Testament and his Jazz Trio. Had the chance to talk to him a wee bit. Not only a fantastic, versatile guitar player but a really down to earth chap!

[@jace76ful]

So glad to see alex back in the scene was absolutely my favorite guitarist and inspired me to play. He has a melodic approach to soloing that is his own.

[@wesworach7441]

One of the most underrated guitar players on the planet ! He is simply a monster shredder & tasteful guitarist !

[@lovemyroo2]

He is amazing! ❤ So intelligent and extremely talented!

[@davidallen346]

I remember Alex play a Gibson goldtop les paul when he reunited with Testament its featured in the London DVD concert

[@darrenred]

such an amazing player with great tone!!!!!

[@sangpengelana2198]

Thrasher, Jazzer, Classical. Bluesser, Flexyble All Around Genre Music.
He Is A Professor. And Low Profil man..Alex Scolnick Flawless Guitar Player

[@bestboy897]

brilliant interview love alex

[@jefferyschmitz3009]

This is awesome!!!

[@SteveAshcraft]

One of the top ten guitar players in the world.

[@LordBransty]

I've only just discovered this guy. I wish he was a pal of mine. Clever cultured guy above the norm. A great player and altruistic to boot. If that's not enough, his guitar is the best looking guitar I've ever seen. I want one so bad. No idea if they sell them in the UK, but going looking right after this interview.

[@peteracosta744]

Alex, not sure if you followed this thread…
I’ve been following you for years…
But much more recently this past year.
I have learned a great deal from your clips on the Internet…
And recently bought an ESP LTDAS one Alex Skolnick signature Guitar.
This guitar is one of the best designed best sounding and best playing guitars that I have ever played.
And I have played many…
If you’re looking for a top notch, single cut Guitar…
The ESP LTD Alex Skolnick as1 17:47 signature is the one!

[@evinoc]

Delighted he mentioned Derek Trucks

[@gibsonlespaul796]

Beautiful guitar. Silver-burst Les Paul style ESP. I made my profile pic a Silver-burst Les Paul after seeing Alex play at a Randy Rhoads Remembered show !!!

[@Bricklinsv1970]

someone gave a thumbs down. really! who did he say favorite young guitarist? Derrick who?

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

He is talking about Derek Trucks who plays guitar in The Derek Trucks Band and The Allman Brothers Band amongst others. //Philipp

[@stonerdrums]

How can people say he's underrated? He is well known around the world. He's a musician's musician. That's like an electrical engineer has never heard of Nikola Tesla.

[@AyBi_Studio]

I wish that someone would have ask him about Criss Oliva.. I've always wanted to know what he has to say about him.

[@rickyraven3734]

Der Kerl ist so krass geil.ich durfte ihn in Saarbrücken treffen und bin kurz in Ohnmacht gefallen..kein witz..Alex ist ein richtiges Idol..Alex 4 Ever!

[@kultenhughes3585]

alex i would pay you to play piano just so i could hang out with the great alex skolnick

[@VenNoel]

What songs were being played during the prompts where the questions came up?

[@EPdiabloPE]

electric crown, native blood, brootherhood of the snake, pretty sure the next one is "the ballad", the last one is more then meets the eye

[@erestasklimciauskas1722]

you playing much much better then you talk..best wishes..

[@chrisbrown3549]

Erestas Klimčiauskas your mom sux better than she talks.