Richard Fortus of Guns N' Roses Talks Supro Black Magick and Supreme Amps

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Richard Fortus of Guns N' Roses Talks Supro Black Magick and Supreme Amps | Reverb Interview

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Guns N' Roses' Richard Fortus dropped in to talk to us about his love of Supro amps. Whether vintage or reissue, he's been able to find a spot in his rig for a whole host of Supro's amplifiers. Check out the video to hear Fortus discuss how he became a member of Guns 'N Roses, how he defines his sound, and which amps he uses in the studio and on the road.
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@Beizeiten78 8 жыл бұрын

Gotta say, I'm really digging this guy. I'm a huge Izzy fan, especially all of his solo albums. When I saw GNR in Detroit, I was of course disappointed it wasn't Izzy, but I knew that going in. I sorta had a distaste for Richard, right off, for no reason... like hating a guy that dates your ex without knowing him. I just thought of him as an Izzy wannabe, in terms of gear, look, and playing style, again, for no good reason. But, in researching these amps, I've seen a number of vids with him, and he's a cool cat in his own right. I'd have a drink with him. I wish I had this level of respect and knowledge of him when I saw GNR a couple months ago. Maybe next time.

@Reverb 8 жыл бұрын

Richard is a very skilled player as well as a super down to earth guy. Interesting to note he has been with Guns N' Roses since 2001, so he has had some time to get acclimated to the band and material. He fits in very well!

@chrislestermusic 7 жыл бұрын

This is one of the cooler comments that I have seen on KZfaq.

@intrsoul 6 жыл бұрын

If you haven't yet, check out his "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" video. Some of the best playing I've heard in years.

@grinchstones8525 8 жыл бұрын

His and Slash's Wish You Were Here jam was one of my favorite parts of the Atlanta concert.

@bigkev705 8 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased a Supro Tremo-Verb 1X10 amplifier. Coming from a Fender 68' princeton and a 65' Deluxe Reverb, this amp has a sound all its own. I am SO happy with this amp! Don't be afraid to try something new (old ;)! These Supro amps are rockin; as a customer, I love what this company is doing.

@StephenGraves 8 жыл бұрын

Way back when Richard joined GN'R in the early noughties, I thought, "Damn, it's a shame we'll never get to hear him play with Slash because of Axl's estrangement - their styles would complement each other perfectly." A decade later, it's nice to know I was right! The way their guitar lines snake in and out of each other on Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a particular highlight.

@jakeschleifer1303 8 жыл бұрын

Saw him live with guns n roses 2 weeks ago, dude can rip it up! Seems like a cool guy too!

@jakeschleifer1303 8 жыл бұрын

+Mechanic Gammer him and slash shared a bunch of solos at the concert, they did wish you were here - pink Floyd just on guitar together

@jefffoti 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing player!

@s3xinv3gas 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing guitarist!

@keithpatel6584 Жыл бұрын

I just purchased an original vintage Supro Supreme 12w amp therefore I ended up here.I love the tone for anything blues,rock or Jazz. These are sweet sounding amps and are a favorite of Keith Richards as well. Normally I would use a Marshall,Fender,Gibson or Mesa amp but I am so glad I found this Supro. Locking myself away for some Supro Supreme bliss.

@thekitowl 6 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of G&R but just loving Richard ‘s playing & what a great tone.

@keithpatel6584 Жыл бұрын

Killer tones and monster player right here.Wow the Supros sound sublime 👌 ♥

@despaulsgastronomicaladven2566 6 жыл бұрын

Killer player. Richard is definitely in my top 5 of favourite guitarists if not 1st.

@kcave23 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is so good it's disgusting...

@jrpg0630 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome.

@luugunner13 7 жыл бұрын

RICHARD CON ESE PECHO DÉJAME DORMIR TODO UN AÑO AHÍ.

@MCC4RTHY1 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent abilities, I watch this dude and he is amazing I still get super sentimental about Izzy though

@Piterotul 2 жыл бұрын

He has spent more time in the band than Slash has

@robertfalconer5054 8 жыл бұрын

Nice Playing.

@nunoharris 10 ай бұрын

Hi Mr Richard Whats the brand of Pickups that you are using? Thanks

@KernRamsdell 8 жыл бұрын

guess its time to practice some more... Damn, just when I thought I was getting to be ok at leads....

@KelsterVonShredster Жыл бұрын

1) Richard Fortus is the shit 2) Supro Black Magick for the win 3) I need to practice more

@owlytimbre9103 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know Sean Penn even listened to g n r.

@senoralecthompson 8 жыл бұрын

Lots of notes there.

@AngelMartinez-qs3cf 8 жыл бұрын

What kind of telecaster is he using?

@TheKyige 8 жыл бұрын

James trussart steelcaster!

@nonthawatyooplab3716 6 жыл бұрын

What it's a guitar ????

@beef88 5 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what tele that is?

@OFR 4 жыл бұрын

James Trussart

@MRay-zj4ro 8 жыл бұрын

Man, really stupid question but what is sitting under the Supro Black Magick's? Is that a cab? Nothing else in the new Supro line has the black tolex with the white strip does it?

@MRay-zj4ro 8 жыл бұрын

Almost forgot....holy shit can that guy play and that amp sounds incredible....

@Beizeiten78 8 жыл бұрын

Probably the cab. The 1600 Supreme has the same tolex as the Black Magick.

@Beizeiten78 8 жыл бұрын

Just got to that part of the video, didn't realize they discussed both when I first commented.

@MRay-zj4ro 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randall, I'm new to the Supro stuff and missed the 1600 Supreme on the Supro site. Really cool amps.

@Beizeiten78 8 жыл бұрын

+Coco Mandrake Yeah, their stuff rocks. I live by Sweetwater, and I try all their amps I can. The Supreme looks like the Black Magick, but a 10" speaker, 6V6 tubes, and no trem circuit. I've played a Black Magick the last three days, and they are mind-blowingly awesome. I've yet to try the Supreme, but I want to. In this video, the Supreme sounds a bit thin, but better at the end, so I'm curious what his settings were.

@zuzanasindelarova3493 8 жыл бұрын

i love you

@randallhelton6011 7 жыл бұрын

"We have a similar taste in guitars." Proceeds to play an aluminum bodied thinline telecaster custom.A guitar I've literally never seen slash play.

@GodInTheMachine 7 жыл бұрын

Randall Helton He was literally talking about Izzy.

@kierenmoore3236 6 жыл бұрын

Izzy. Dumbass.

@randallhelton6011 6 жыл бұрын

Kieren Moore Someone already pointed that out you fucking mook.

@ANGRLLL 6 жыл бұрын

Randall Helton 😂😂 butthurt are we?

@randallhelton6011 6 жыл бұрын

Cameron Guitar No, I'm good.Thanks for your concern.

@karolinax07 7 жыл бұрын

Cute smile 😁

@glennnmurphy 4 жыл бұрын

The few that didn’t like this video couldn’t afford a great amp

@lindanavarrorisco181 4 жыл бұрын

Izzy Stradllin?

@Spedly 8 жыл бұрын

I saw G & R years ago when DJ Ashba and Bumblefoot were also in the band. I noticed multiple times during the show that Richard was doing these big windmill strums but wasnt actually hitting his strings at all. He wasnt even playing. And from my seat, I had a clear view and he was inches away from strumming, so that was pretty disappointing.

@JWyaMovieTime 8 жыл бұрын

lol. obviously you've never done the Townsend windmill move or you'd understand how it works.

@JWyaMovieTime 8 жыл бұрын

lol. whatever