Son of Twang

Freddie's Ready

(Self-issued)

The absence of vocalists on this stage (recorded over a two-year period) afforded phenominal picker Fred Stucky latitude for extended six-string orations, as he cruised the welcoming avenues roots music offers. An animated performance resulted, with both dignified and galvanizing passages performing their magics.

"Every song has a vintage Gretsch being used," Fred explained in the Gretsch-Talk site's forum. He disclosed the impressive equipment he'd relied upon for his crisp endeavor. Included were "vintage 6120s - '54, '55, and '59. I also used my '57 green Duo Jet. The '59 6120 has the Bigsby B Bender and it's used to good effect on 'Small Time' and 'Black Jack.'"

Accompanying them in his chosen arsenal were two Fender amps, a 1956 Harvard and a 1958 Deluxe. He noted effects employed were a Nocturne Mystery Brain 301 and various vintage Echoplexes.

The "Rockabilly roots bop" he imputed to Freddie's Ready on that message board conveys its uptempo attractions. But mention must be made here also of Blues and Country idioms that rise for recognition. From them, Fred produces fretboard majesty.

Plaudits for Freddie's Ready were pronounced by other Gretsch-Talk members. "Man, the sound is just incredible," enthused one. Another raved: "That's some nice [explicit] guitar playing going on there.

Such relish is well warranted.

Recommended: "Heartbreak Hotel," "Strollin' Guitar, "Skaggsville," "Eddie Eddy (The Sixty-120 Blues," "The Small Time (Was Big Enough For Me)," "Hammy Blues," "L Is For Lonely," "I Almost Lost My Mind," "Blackjack"

Video: "Strollin' Guitar"

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