I have a Black HM Strat like in this Video (Except it has a Darburst and CTS Pots with the coil Split, Single coils not hooked up)
I've had this guitar since the late 80s, when I bought it for 400 and some change, and always heard later on that it was endorsed by some guy named Greg Howe. Never heard his music till today, and I must say he does rip.
Mike I saw Greg's amazing gig at the Electric Factory in Philly, also met him for a signing at George's Music store in Pa., I loved his tone and whole vibe, I had a signed cassette of High Gear.
Another guitar/drummer brothers outfit, Greg's HM Strat was cool and these are cool rare guitars that didn't get a lot of love back in the day, being forced to the cut out bins as it were, but a buddy had a pink one and I loved it's Super Strat vibe, a quality piece.
I liked this playing back then and this was way before my Malmsteen disease, I mean phase..
Too cool Greg, Mighty Mike we have very similar tastes you know!!
i'm a GH fan. he's "grown" quite alot as a player over the years. i admire his versatility. another one of those guys who's too jazzy for rock fans & too rocky for jazzers.
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:21 pm
by carlygtr56
The High Gear album with his brother singing is AWESOME. The guitar tone on that album is killer.
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:55 pm
by T.J.Fuller
45auto wrote: he's "grown" quite alot as a player over the years.
I'm a big fan because he does keep improving and can totally keep your attention with some very cool guitar playing.
No ear fatigue from listening to Greg!
Absolutely a fantastic guitarist.
I'm sorry if I offend anyone but, this guy is my substitute for VAI.
can't listen to Vai for any long period of time....screws with my head.
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:14 pm
by Tone Slinger
I remember getting TOO comfortable with my technicle abilities, and then hearing Greg Howe's first solo album in 88 or 89. I loved his vibe. Like crossing Van Halen with "SleepWalk" era Larry Carlton. "Pepper Shake" is awesome. I also agree about his "High Gear" album. Great Tone. I remember getting a Dimarzio super 3 pu (didnt work for me though) cause Howe used them. I even tried the HM strat, but the fretboard was TOO wide for hands. I think Howe played AND soundsd best when he used those guitars though.
