John 5 Exclusive Interview

Touring and recording with the likes of David Lee Roth, Rob Zombie, and Marilyn Manson takes versatility and a little -- or perhaps a lot of -- patience. John 5's undeniable chops span genres, and have made him one of the busiest guitarists today.

Sure, John 5's grotesque look -- his Black Dahlia makeup and the overexposed cover photo on his 2014 solo album Careful With That Axe -- might scare away some would-be fans. But newcomers who listen closely may be most shocked by a track like "Jiffy Jam." Nestled among all the horror is a soft-spoken, Chet Atkins-esque fingerpicked country ballad. And far from being just "a little bit country," John 5 weaves together country and metal guitar techniques to form his own musical Frankenstein.

We recently sat down with John 5 before a Rob Zombie show to discuss his musical upbringing, experience scoring Rob Zombie's The Lords of Salem and upcoming movie 31, and why he swears by Fender Telecasters.

Squier J5 Signature Telecaster Electric Guitar in Front Gold
Squier J5 Signature Telecaster Electric Guitar in Frost Gold
Done up in metallic gold from body to headstock, John 5's signature Telecaster has bold tone to match, thanks to two sizzling custom-designed humbuckers. This Tele's look and sound fit in anywhere, from the Grand Ole Opry to an industrial basement party. The guitar features an alder body with binding along its top and back, a modern C-shape maple neck with a 22-fret rosewood fretboard, custom-designed high-output humbuckers, a three-way pickup selector for "kill" effects, and two volume controls with the bridge knob in front - just like John's.
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