Take 5 with Joey Z

“Music is the best. I love it. When I make the guitar go widdly-woo it makes me happy”

Joey Z

Years playing? 20+

Greatest Influences? Van Halen

First Guitar? A battered old Strat copy

Proudest Musical Achievement? Being a legend

Non-Guitar Obsession? Baked beans

About The Artist

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Joey Z is professional guitar player, performing on many tours and stages such as X,Y,Z.

He spends his time as hired player for session work and has some stories about tour buses that he can’t share all the dirty details.

Get to know him a bit more in this short back and forth.

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Interview Highlights

Tele’s are better than Strats because they get more fanny.

Don’t be afraid to try digital because its the quickest way to play with tones.

When I struggle with motivation I just call up the band, and have a jam session over some beers.

Bass players are in fact the most talented musicians in the band.

Current Guitar? Love the new Law Maker

Why? Does what I need it to

First Guitar? A battered old Strat copy

Proudest Musical Achievement? Being a legend

Non-Guitar Obsession? Baked beans

Gear Talk

Final Thoughts

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Joey’s passion for both music and gear shines through every note he plays. Whether shredding on stage or experimenting in the studio, his dedication to tone and feel is undeniable — and exactly what Chapman Guitars is all about.