Andre’ a.k.a “Gunny Ace”
Status: Self taught guitarist and bassist
Main axes and current rig: Gibson Flying Vs and other V shaped axes. (1) Peavey XXX , (1) KranK Revolution (1) Marshall Mode Four Head for recording, MF 400 4x12 Slant and MF 280 4x12 Slant BBE Maximzer, Rane EQ and floor toys o plenty! Gunny Ace uses D&R Strings 10/13/17/26/36/46.
Axe Inspiration include but not limited to: Abbott, Amott(s), Beavis, J. Beck, Bolin, DeMeola Downing, Gibbons, Gilbert, Van Halen, Hendrix, Malmsteen, Marino, McLaughlin, Schenker(s), Tipton, Trejo, and Zappa. (Wish I could play like em)!
Favorite bands include but not limited to: Brand X, Band of Gypsies, Billy Cobham, Exodus, Mahavishnu, Manowar, Nevermore, Old Man’s Child, Racer X, Return to Forever, Rising Force, Rush, Sepultura, Weather Report, Wynton Marsalis, ZZ Top, most battle metal bands, and action flix/scary movie motion picture sound track composers.
Previous bands/projects: Sounds Unlimited, Full Moon, Metal Arsenal, Swift Redeemer and Sniper Scope Media.
Favorite stuff: Military history, family, writing music, photography, action flix, fishin and downin’ a few cold ones w/ my freakin’ bros!
Favorite quotes: “Who the %uck said that! Who’s slimy little sh** twinkle-toed c**ksucker down here who just signed his own death warrant!! Or “Get the %uck down off my obstacle!” From the motion picture, “Full Metal Jacket.”
Favorite food: My sweetie’s home cookin, Italian, Mexican and good ole’ beer and brats!
Special thanks to: Of course my bros in Dichotic! My immediate family and Cheryl, I couldn’t do this without you!! To my second family, the United States Marine Corps. I miss you all! Tip of the Spear/Hard and Fast! Get home safe! Thanks Mr. “Ben Grim” for the site work and kickass visuals. To Ben Brown who loaned me Smash Hits, which got an axe in my hand! Alex & Aleasha, love you both! Rob Sawinski, you da man welcome back to Packer territory. To the folks at Peavey, KranK and Jim Marshall for making kick ass amps!! My bro Lizzard get an axe back in your hands—you still inspire!
Currently in my CD changer: Fear Candy 35 and 37, James Brown‘s Greatest Hits, Kreator, Cellador, Mercyful Fate, Cream, Stanley Clarke, ZZ Top, and Old Man’s Child.
Ace
Out!!
