First, at a jam night that we run, other guys will let us use their stuff if a string breaks. But, the really cool part is that the bass player, who has 5 guitars, lives upstairs in an apartment over the club. The other guitar player lives 3 blocks away, and i live 6 blocks away. So, we don't even have to bring extras, because worst case is we run home, and back, in five minutes with a different guitar.
Me, i don't play finger style much. I have a VERY deep quick, so by the time my nails grow out past the end of my fingertip, their too long and get brittle. Maybe i need to drink gelatin or something. Mostly, i'm just a really fast player so i stick mostly to picking everything.
But, i learned the solos on Sultans a LOONNGGG time ago. I saw them on that tour. My wife and i had 2nd row center seats at the Uptown Theater in Chicago. Saw them on the tour for the 2nd album too. I actually liked them less when Knopfler bought a distortion unit. LOL!
And, EVERYBODY should know at least two Santana solos. Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, and Soul Sacrifice are those i know. But, i'm a pompous ass now, so i never play any solos note for note anymore. I kind of adopted a style and i stick to it. I'm too old to care if someone doesn't like it. It's just how it is.
Also, on lugging equipment: When we were playing all the time, we had a truck that was 7200# empty, and 18.600# full. So, i know what you mean.
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